EMS transports patient for high blood sugar, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported a 63-year-old woman from a state facility to MUSC Downtown for evaluation of high blood sugar and a possible urinary tract infection. The patient had a history of diabetic ketoacidosis and prior heart issues. Vital signs were stable during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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We're coming in non-emergency response with a 63-year-old female.
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Coming in for hyperglycemia.
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Patient is coming from a facility.
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History of going into DKA after insulin not working.
00:19
Last year had a heart attack.
00:24
Last month, one of the DKA coded.
00:28
We got bottles as follows.
00:30
Blood pressure 153 over 70.
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Pulse rate is 100.
00:35
Respiration is 18.
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SpO2 is 98 on room air.
00:40
We've got a BGL of 456, GCS 15.
00:45
Patient doesn't have any signs of distress at this time, just getting checked for high blood sugar.
00:52
Possible UTI to be assessed upon arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
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