Child experiences apparent seizure near Rockland Rd, Wilmington DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded near Rockland Rd in Wilmington for a possible febrile seizure involving a six-year-old child. The child was alert and verbal upon arrival, with a high fever of over 104°F and elevated heart rate. A parent had administered medication prior to the episode. The patient has a known history of seizures, and responders reported a short travel time to the facility.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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Medic 7, Paramedics 21 and 23 responding for a six-year-old male with a possible febrile seizure.
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How do you copy so far?
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Copy six-year-old male, possible febrile seizure.
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That's correct.
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Currently,
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he's alert and looking around.
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He seems to be having a little trouble finding his words.
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He's responding verbally.
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We've got a heart rate of 140.
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Originally thought to be related to possible toxicity, he's on a breather.
00:29
With him on nasal oxygen, saturation is at 90% with total 38 to wait for him.
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Working to get an accurate blood pressure; we do have a temperature.
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It looks to be over 104 degrees.
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A parent gave Motrin about 20 minutes ago prior to the seizure.
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He has a history of seizures and last followed up with your facility in January.
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We have about a two-minute ETA; standing by for any further questions or comments.
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Location mentioned:
Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803
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