Elderly man taken to hospital for confusion, Maryville IL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders transported a 72-year-old man from a senior living facility to Anderson Hospital in Maryville, Illinois, due to increased confusion and altered mental status. The patient, who has a history of Alzheimer’s disease, was stable en route with normal vital signs and a mild cough.
Audio|Heard on: Madison IL Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Anderson ER, Anderson ER, Glen Carbon 1944 inbound patient report.
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Anderson, go ahead.
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Good evening, Anderson Glen Carbon 1944 Medic 542.
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Inbound to your facility with about an 8-minute ETA on board a 72-year-old male patient coming from a senior living facility.
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Chief complaint this evening is altered mental status,
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increased confusion.
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This patient has a baseline history of Alzheimer's.
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According to staff, he is more confused and forgetful than normal.
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I have him at A and O times two.
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Pew,
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repeat. I have him at A and O times two.
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I have a blood sugar of 107.
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Other vital signs I have in this patient.
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Appears to be in sinus rhythm on the cardiac monitor, rate of 82, no ectopy.
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Blood pressure 120 over 74.
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20 non-labored respirations a minute with an SpO2 of 94% on room air.
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Additionally, staff states that he has had a dry cough that has been going on all today.
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I attempted IV access once.
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It was unsuccessful.
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If you have any further questions, comments or orders, please go ahead.
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If not, we'll see you in a few minutes.
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It should be appropriate for triage.
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Location mentioned:
IL-162, Maryville, IL 62062
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