Elderly man with confusion after knee surgery, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 80-year-old man with dementia experienced increased confusion and altered mental status after knee replacement surgery. He has not been following his medication regimen. EMS is transporting him to a medical facility for further care.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
About a 10-minute ETA, see for an 80-year-old male.
00:02
She can play an ultra level of consciousness.
00:04
Last four of my run, it's going to be 1525, calling vital to upload a 2.
00:10
All right, I have your email alter.
00:13
I have your vital sugar.
00:14
Go ahead.
00:16
Thank you for an 80-year-old male.
00:20
According to family members, patient was recently diagnosed with dementia over a pretty extended period.
00:26
Now, they've noticed a gradual decline in his mental status.
00:30
It does occur that he's become more and more confused over, it sounds like a few weeks.
00:35
However, two days ago, he did have a knee replacement surgery.
00:40
Family members state that since the knee replacement surgery patient has not been compliant with his medication,
00:45
and it appears that he's had a much sharper decline in his mentation.
00:49
He appears much more confused, really kind of acting abnormal for himself, and at public especially in the evening,
00:56
the altered mental status is becoming worse.
01:01
I don't see any signs of infection.
01:03
You do have my temperature there.
01:04
Patient's afebrile currently.
01:07
You have the rest of my vital signs.
01:09
The stroke field is negative as well.
01:12
As far as treatment, we're just going to continue to monitor.
01:14
We're about 10 minutes out from your guys' facility.
01:16
Can I clarify for your, can I get you any else?
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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