Elder experiencing illness taken to hospital, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance crew transported an elderly man to CaroMont Main Hospital in Gastonia after reports of weakness, cough, and fever that had been worsening over several days. The medical team notified hospital staff of the routine patient transfer and remained about ten minutes from arrival at the time of the transmission.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Eighty-six B to CaroMont Main, routine patient notification.
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This is eighty-six being routed to your facility with an eighty-two year old male called out for general sickness upon arrival.
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Patient was found sitting in his chair.
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Family states that the patient has had generalized weakness and a cough that is productive since about Monday or Tuesday.
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Weakness and cough have gotten worse.
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Patient has also had a fever for about two days.
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On vitals, blood pressure was 158 over 80, pulse of 60, respirations about 20.
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He is not any faster on room air.
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BGL of 159, temperature of 100.1.
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We are about eight to ten minutes out.
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Do you require any further?
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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