Medical crew responds to possible seizure in Wilmington, Wilmington DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics in Wilmington assisted an adult male experiencing shortness of breath who appeared to have a seizure. The patient was alert and stable after the episode but declined transport to the hospital despite being advised to seek further evaluation. The crew confirmed that the patient understood the risks before acknowledging his refusal of care.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Wilmington Paramedic 21 sent on scene with a thirty-six-year-old male.
00:06
Family called due to the patient reporting shortness of breath.
00:11
He's conscious, alert, and oriented times four.
00:14
Clear and equal lung sounds bilaterally.
00:16
All vitals are stable.
00:19
History of AFib and seizures.
00:22
Standing by for ALS.
00:26
The patient had a seizure after providers left the room.
00:35
He's conscious, alert, and oriented again.
00:38
Patient is refusing to go to the hospital despite recommendations.
00:45
Vitals remain stable.
00:47
Blood pressure recorded at 160 over 110.
00:54
Requesting acknowledgement on patient's refusal of transport.
01:00
Patient is not going to go.
01:03
Clarifying that patient has a history of seizures.
01:09
Patient appears to have had a seizure today.
01:15
Confirming whether a second seizure just occurred.
01:20
Dispatcher confirms initial call was for shortness of breath.
01:24
Acknowledged.
01:26
Call originated for shortness of breath.
01:27
Patient has a known history of seizures.
01:31
Patient experienced a seizure in front of responders.
01:35
Confirmation that patient is oriented enough to refuse transport.
01:41
Medical team acknowledges informed refusal after explaining risks.
01:50
Strongly recommended that patient seek evaluation by ambulance or personal vehicle.
01:57
Transmission closing: 1058.
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Location mentioned:
W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
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