Patient with possible norovirus taken to UW Hospital, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics transported an adult male to UW Hospital for vomiting and abdominal pain. The patient may have possible norovirus exposure and received IV fluids and medication en route. He remained stable, alert, and oriented during transport, with no immediate complications reported.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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UW, this is Med Two.
00:01
We're en route about 10 minutes out, bringing you a 37-year-old (name withheld) coming from home today.
00:06
Chief complains of vomiting since noon,
00:08
also having some upper right quadrant pain for the last 2 hours.
00:13
Known family members in the house have been having some flu-like or norovirus symptoms the last few days.
00:20
The patient is oriented times four.
00:21
Ambulatory and denies any diarrhea at the moment, just vomiting.
00:26
Current vitals: blood pressure 150 over 100, pulse 79, ninety-nine on room air,
00:33
blood glucose 108.
00:36
IV established and given 4 mg of Zofran.
00:39
Any comments or concerns? Be there about ten out.
00:43
Is there any reason this patient cannot sit up in a wheelchair and go through triage?
00:50
No, that would be fine.
00:51
We'll see you in triage.
00:54
Thank you. See you in triage UW clear.
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Location mentioned:
Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
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