Elderly man with flu-like symptoms taken to hospital, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a possible medical emergency near Jonathan Lucas St involving an elderly male experiencing flu-like symptoms, fever, and lethargy. The patient, who is bed bound and has a significant medical history, was being transported to the hospital with his caretaker accompanying him.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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County medic 38 calling on west.
00:03
Good afternoon, Charleston County medic 38.
00:08
Now you're still dealing with an 83-year-old male patient.
00:11
He's coming in for flu-like symptoms and fever.
00:15
Patient is bed bound at home and has an extensive medical history.
00:21
Caretaker reports he is more lethargic and altered than normal.
00:28
Cough present at this time.
00:32
GCS is about 13 currently, status on the monitor with a rate of 88.
00:37
Last blood pressure is 146 over 74, respirations are 20 unlabored, T is 94% on room air.
00:46
The caretaker is also coming with us, she will be able to assist at the station once we get there.
00:50
We have an ETA to your facility of approximately 10 minutes, any questions or orders?
00:55
Yes, sorry.
00:56
Quick question. Did you say he is bed bound? We are trying to figure out if he can go to the waiting room.
01:02
Affirmative, he is bed bound.
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Location mentioned:
Jonathan Lucas St, Charleston, SC 29425
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