Elderly man revived after fainting at home, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a private residence near Grossmont Center Dr for a 75-year-old man who fainted while using the bathroom. A family member found him unresponsive and called 911. The patient regained consciousness, was alert and oriented upon EMS arrival, and was transported to Grossmont Hospital. No trauma or seizure activity was reported. Patient has COPD and was on supplemental oxygen.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Responding to a private residence for a 75-year-old male complaining of syncope.
00:04
Sounds like patient was having a bowel movement in the bathroom.
00:11
Sounds like (name withheld) found him unresponsive in the bathroom for a couple of minutes.
00:18
(Name withheld) activated 911.
00:21
(Name withheld) stated patient was slumped over, then laughed.
00:26
Unresponsive, no seizure-like activity.
00:28
No trauma was involved.
00:32
We found a patient who was alert, tracking, and oriented initially to himself, only answering questions.
00:42
He was moving all extremities on the stroke scale.
00:47
Sounds like he has some confusion.
00:52
He has not been diagnosed with dementia, but (name withheld) said this is usually his baseline.
01:01
No recent sickness or illness reported.
01:04
Patient not showing signs of diarrhea.
01:08
Negative for any trauma.
01:16
He is breathing 18 times per minute, 93 percent on six liters of oxygen.
01:26
Has COPD and is always on oxygen.
01:29
Very diminished lung sounds.
01:32
He is alert and oriented times three now.
01:34
He is asking questions and moving all extremities.
01:37
Stroke scale within normal range. Skin normal.
01:40
Blood pressure 180 over 93, heart rate 120, sinus tachycardia noted on monitor.
01:49
Blood sugar is 190.
01:51
No significant findings on the twelve-lead.
01:54
IV access established. How do you copy?
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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