Sepsis suspected in elderly man with flu symptoms

Heard on: Milwaukee County WI Regional EMS Dispatch

01:28

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ICOM to Med One, case number is W2610093.

00:04

77-year-old male.

00:06

This is going to be a alert.

00:10

About a two-day onset of flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, fever.

00:19

This morning, needs call due to patient being altered.

00:23

Patient's AMS two at this time, very hot to the touch.

00:28

Unable to really follow commands initially.

00:33

Vitals

00:34

met sepsis criteria.

00:36

Initial pulse was 148, respirations 30.

00:39

Unable to get an accurate temp, but he was very hot to the touch.

00:43

And initial BP was 100 over 16.

00:46

Supposed to be the sepsis criteria.

00:48

Started an IV, gave fluid due to his skin temp.

00:53

We did give 1 g of Tylenol as well.

00:56

All right, showing signs of attack on a four-lead.

01:01

Full set of vitals as follows: updated BP is 116/74, heart rate's down to about 130, respirations are at about 26 now.

01:10

GCS initially 11, now it's at 14.

01:13

The sugar is 164.

01:15

Sat at 90% on room air, put him on two liters, now up to about 95.

01:21

We'll be going to Froedtert, be there in about eight.

01:23

Do you have any questions?

01:25

I have no questions.

01:27

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2026-11-08 14:37 UTC

Medical Emergency

N 92nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53226

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