Elderly resident taken to hospital for confusion, Maplewood MN
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics assisted an elderly resident at an apartment near Beam Ave in Maplewood after she appeared more confused than usual. A neighbor called for help, and responders transported her to St. John’s Hospital. Her blood sugar was high, but stroke symptoms were negative, and she remained responsive during evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Oakdale Medic Two, we're en route to St.
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John's. Ninety-one year old female coming from her apartment.
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She lives by herself.
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A neighbor came over to check on her.
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The neighbor checks on her a few times during the day.
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Neighbors stated she seemed a little more confused this evening.
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Call 911 for an evaluation.
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Patient's blood sugar at 429.
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We do have an IV established.
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GCS of 14.
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We got a negative on the stroke scale.
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She's got good equal grip and smile.
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She knows what day of the week it is and similar things.
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However, she's just not able to tell us some basic things, so we gave her a GCS of 14.
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Blood pressure 148 over 84.
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Heart rate 112, sinus rhythm on a heart monitor.
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Oxygen saturation.
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94 percent on room air.
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We'll be out of St.
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John's about 10 minutes.
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Diabetic history with increasing blood sugar.
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Location mentioned:
Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109
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