Man collapses at Animal Kingdom, declines hospital care, Bay Lake FL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted a 65-year-old man who fainted while waiting in line at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Bay Lake, Florida. He hit his head but was alert and stable after evaluation. Medical staff advised hospital assessment, but the man chose to remain at the park after being informed of the risks.
Audio|Heard on: Orange FL EMS Dispatch Group Calls
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03:18
Transcript:
00:00
(name withheld) Fire Rescue 21, Med Control.
00:02
Med Control, go ahead.
00:06
Good morning, this is District Fire Rescue 21.
00:09
We're currently on with a 65-year-old syncopal episode.
00:12
Patient, Disney's Animal Kingdom currently, he was waiting in line for about an hour.
00:18
Got lightheaded and passed out, fell, hit the back of his head.
00:22
He sustained a hematoma at the occipital region, bleeding controlled.
00:26
Patient has no medical history, no medications, no allergies.
00:29
He did pass out.
00:31
They did help him up.
00:32
He’s clearly at GCS of 15.
00:34
His vitals are as follows.
00:36
Blood pressure 140 over 83.
00:39
Pulse is 82.
00:42
Respiration rate is 18, O2 saturation 97% on room air.
00:46
Blood glucose at 150, temperature 96.7.
00:50
I did orthostatics.
00:52
I got 124 over 83, heart rate remained around 88.
00:57
End-tidal CO2 is 29.
01:01
Patient GCS 15, currently refusing transport.
01:05
He doesn't feel it's necessary.
01:07
He's acting appropriately at this time.
01:09
He's able to stand and move.
01:12
Consent for refusal obtained.
01:16
Just to confirm, any history of blood thinners, prior syncopal episodes, or brain injuries?
01:25
No, this is the first time he ever passed out.
01:29
Also note that he drove from South Carolina last night.
01:33
Seven hours driving and has not had enough fluid.
01:35
He plans to use a wheelchair and drink water while in the park today.
01:39
I informed him of first aid and to call us back immediately.
01:43
No brain injuries, no history of anything like that.
01:48
Any cardiac history?
01:51
Negative.
01:53
Any chest symptoms prior to falling?
01:58
Negative.
02:01
Can I talk to the patient?
02:03
Yes, he's here.
02:06
Hello, sir, this is Dr. (name withheld).
02:08
I'm an emergency medicine doctor at Orlando Health.
02:11
I was told you drove from South Carolina and had a fainting episode.
02:17
We can't fully rule out that you might have a blood clot in your leg.
02:22
That could have traveled to your lungs and caused the fainting episode.
02:27
That is a real possibility, and we want you to be evaluated at a hospital.
02:36
No, I'm fine, I just need some fluids.
02:42
You understand this can be a dangerous situation.
02:47
If a blood clot is in your lungs, it could cause serious harm or death if untreated.
02:56
Yes, I understand, thank you for your concern.
03:00
Your team did an excellent job.
03:02
I really don't need to go.
03:03
I just need something to drink.
03:05
That's all.
03:06
Thank you for your concern.
03:08
Okay, sir.
03:10
If you feel worse, develop shortness of breath, chest pain, or faint again, go to a hospital immediately.
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Bay Lake, FL 34747
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