Elderly patient treated for G-tube blockage, Columbia SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported an 89-year-old man to Richland Emergency Room after facility staff at CM Tucker reported his G-tube was clogged. The unit reported stable vital signs and arrived within minutes.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington SC Hospital Group Calls
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Richland ER, Richland ER, Sierra 207.
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This is Richland, go ahead.
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This is Richland County Unit 207.
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We're inbound to your facility, down emergent at this time with an 89-year-old male.
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Current chief complaint will be medical device failure.
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During the day today, patient's G-tube was found to be clogged by facility staff at CM Tucker.
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His vitals are as follows.
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Blood pressure 172 over 89.
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Pulse 72 and regular.
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Respirations 14.
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Oxygen saturation 99 percent, ETA to your facility about 2 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
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