Unresponsive elderly man found with high blood sugar at hospital, Kearney NE
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Emergency medical services responded to an unresponsive 88-year-old man at Kearney Regional Hospital. He had high blood sugar, low body temperature, and stable vital signs. EMS established an IV and reported normal heart rhythm.
Audio|Heard on: Buffalo County/City of Kearney Public Safety
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We're currently underapplication with an 88-year-old male patient.
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According to staff,
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had high blood sugars last night.
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For us, it's 230, 230.
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They were also advising that patient had a low temp.
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However, for EMS,
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976.
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Patient's unresponsive,
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last normal was last night when staff member left at 1800.
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Current value of blood pressure of 143 over 70, heart rate of 88, 02 saturation on 2 liters at all times is 93%.
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Have an IV established,
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a sinus rhythm on the monitor, blood values more, best time we should be to you in 10 to 12 minutes.
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Kearney Regional, all understood, clear.
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22nd Ave, Kearney, NE 68845
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