Elderly woman hospitalized for severe back pain, Big Rapids MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS crew transported a seventy-nine-year-old woman to Big Rapids Hospital after she experienced sudden severe back and abdominal pain. The patient was pale and sweating, with a firm abdomen and a history of aortic aneurysm. Emergency personnel administered pain medication and noted stable vital signs before arrival at the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Mecosta MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
This is Alpha Four. We're currently inbound to your facility with a seventy-nine year old female. She complains that she has sudden onset of severe back pain. She describes it as all over her back that moves towards her abdomen. Abdomen is hard to the touch. No deformities or problems noticed in the back. No increased pain with pulses in the back. No falls or trauma noted with the back. Does have a history of an aortic aneurysm. She is currently pale and diaphoretic, was nauseous, and we gave her medication for the nausea. Did attempt some fentanyl for the pain. No change to the pain level. She's currently sinus on the monitor. Did a twelve-lead, no ST elevation. SpO two is 96%. Blood pressure is 159 over 130. Will be at your facility in approximately six minutes. Room one on arrival, the ground is clear. Copy Alpha Four, clear.
This is Alpha Four. We're currently inbound to your facility with a seventy-nine year old female. She complains that she has sudden onset of severe back pain. She describes it as all over her back that moves towards her abdomen. Abdomen is hard to the touch. No deformities or problems noticed in the back. No increased pain with pulses in the back. No falls or trauma noted with the back. Does have a history of an aortic aneurysm. She is currently pale and diaphoretic, was nauseous, and we gave her medication for the nausea. Did attempt some fentanyl for the pain. No change to the pain level. She's currently sinus on the monitor. Did a twelve-lead, no ST elevation. SpO two is 96%. Blood pressure is 159 over 130. Will be at your facility in approximately six minutes. Room one on arrival, the ground is clear. Copy Alpha Four, clear.
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Big Rapids, MI 49307
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