Medical transport of elderly female with altered mental status, Leitchfield KY
Medical EmergencyEMS is transporting an 80-year-old female with altered mental status and high blood sugar to Twin Lakes hospital. The patient had a rapid heart rate, initial low blood pressure that improved with treatment, and oxygen therapy.
Audio|Source: Grayson County Law Enforcement and EMS
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Medic 3, Twin Lakes ER.
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Morning Ralph with an 80-year-old female from near Wallace Ave.
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Family said she's had altered mental status since yesterday, unresponsive but alert to verbal stimuli this morning.
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The patient's blood sugar is 458.
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Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response, heart rate around 150.
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160. IV established in the upper inside left arm, currently spalling.
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Initial blood pressure was 72 over 40, now improved to 111 over 70.
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Oxygen saturation was 90 percent on room air, now 97 percent on 2 liters via cannula.
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Will provide further update upon arrival in about 5 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Wallace Ave, Leitchfield, KY 42754
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