Elderly woman taken to hospital after hypertensive crisis, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to a 77-year-old woman experiencing chills, shivering, and possible hypertensive crisis near Grossmont Hospital in La Mesa. The patient was conscious and ambulatory, reported recent changes in medication, and exhibited oral trauma but no neurological deficits. Her blood pressure was recorded at 290 over 120. She was transported to Grossmont Hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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03:35
Transcript:
00:00
Grossmont at (number withheld).
00:07
We're coming to you now, about a five-minute ETA.
00:11
Run number (number withheld).
00:29
Seventy-seven-year-old female.
00:31
Chief complaint today is chills and shivering.
00:34
Woke her up at around midnight.
00:36
She activated 911 for herself.
00:37
She is alert and fully ambulatory.
00:50
Manual blood pressure reading of 290 over 120.
01:06
Strong radial pulse palpated.
01:24
Stroke scale was negative.
01:26
Physical assessment shows oral trauma.
01:37
Bleeding observed from tongue and gums.
01:51
Patient reports recent change in medications, including Eliquis and Losartan.
02:13
Possible hypertensive crisis suspected.
02:49
Patient presents with intense shaking.
02:54
Reports flu-like symptoms and high blood pressure.
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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