Elderly patient transported to VA hospital, Wilmington DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics transported an elderly male patient from his home near Kirkwood Highway to Wilmington VA Hospital. The patient, who is on hospice care, was reportedly lethargic, had a fever and cough for several days, and was experiencing low blood pressure. Upon assessment, vital signs appeared stable at baseline.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Good morning, this is Medic Seven for Medic 2157.
00:03
Going to be en route to your facility with a ninety-two-year-old male.
00:05
How do you copy so far?
00:08
Ninety-two-year-old now, go ahead.
00:11
Ninety-two-year-old male coming from home.
00:13
Family called due to the patient being lethargic with a fever over the past couple of days and a cough.
00:18
On arrival, he is acting at his baseline.
00:21
He's normal sinus on the monitor.
00:23
Hypotensive, about 80 systolic.
00:27
Ninety-two percent on four liters of oxygen via nasal cannula.
00:31
Is on hospice care.
00:35
Family would like the patient to be seen at your facility with approximately a 15-minute ETA.
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Location mentioned:
Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19805
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