Elderly man found unresponsive at nursing facility, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to an elderly man at a nursing facility in La Mesa who became unresponsive. The patient, with a history of stroke and aphasia, was found with shallow breathing, low oxygen levels, high blood sugar, and rapid heartbeat. Paramedics provided assisted ventilation and fluids while transporting him to Grossmont Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Hi, the direct here en route to a nursing facility for an 83-year-old male.
00:04
He became unresponsive today.
00:05
Last known normal time was approximately 20 minutes ago.
00:08
Patient has been at the nursing facility since November 24 for a stroke, with no blood-thinning medications prescribed.
00:16
He has a history of aphasia but can communicate through movement.
00:23
Staff found him unresponsive and called 911.
00:28
This has never happened before.
00:29
No complaints were noted before he became unresponsive.
00:34
Upon arrival, patient was found lying supine in bed.
00:39
He had shallow and ineffective respirations.
00:41
Oxygen saturation was 81% on room air.
00:45
We initiated bagging for ventilation.
00:48
Heart rate on 12-lead ECG was 150.
00:51
Tachycardia noted on the monitor.
00:53
12-lead ECG showed a left bundle branch block.
00:56
No ST elevation or ischemic changes observed.
01:00
Blood pressure was 100 over 84.
01:02
Skin was cool and dry.
01:05
Temperature was 97.4 and blood sugar was 490.
01:09
Currently assisting ventilations with a BVM and administering 500 mL fluid bolus for hyperglycemia.
01:21
No additional treatment anticipated at this time. Any questions?
01:25
Just confirming, blood sugar is 490.
01:29
490 confirmed.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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