Rescue transports man to hospital after fall and missed transfusion, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel transported a 65-year-old man from near South Park St in Madison to Meriter Hospital after he missed a scheduled blood transfusion. The patient had fallen earlier in the day, sustaining a minor facial laceration and showing signs of intoxication and confusion. He had a history of high blood pressure and was not taking prescribed medication.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Meriter Hospital from Lodi Rescue 617.
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Meriter Hospital, Lodi Rescue 617, have an ETA of 18 minutes and bringing a 65-year-old.
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Male, requesting transport for a blood transfusion that he reports he missed today.
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Patient is conscious, alert, and breathing.
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A and O times three, DCF (number withheld).
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Alcohol use confirmed by patient and presence on scene.
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Patient remains the same.
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Fall occurred around noon today.
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Bleeding controlled from a laceration above the left eye,
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with presence of swelling.
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No reports of suicidal ideation or self-harm.
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Patient shows confusion, slurred speech, and unsteady gait, admitting alcohol consumption.
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Vitals are as follows: heart rate 69, oxygen 100% on room air.
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Respirations 18 and normal, blood pressure 162 over 93.
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History of hypertension reported.
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Not compliant with medications.
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Do you have any questions for us at this time?
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Lodi Rescue 617, copy and clear.
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Location mentioned:
S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
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