Elderly man treated for medication reaction, Mt Vernon OH
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics in Mount Vernon transported a 72-year-old man to Knox Community Hospital after he experienced an adverse reaction to new medication. He reported vision and walking difficulties and swelling in his legs but denied chest pain or breathing issues.
Audio|Heard on: Licking OH Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Mount Vernon Medic 491 to KCH ER.
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Medic 491, is it good?
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This is Medic 491.
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We're en route to your facility now on an emergency of a 72-year-old male.
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Chief complaint today is going to be some reactions to some new medication.
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Patient started taking these meds a little while ago, stopped them about months ago, has been having some trouble with his vision and his walking, and some swelling in his lower extremities.
00:27
Not complaining of any trouble breathing or chest pain.
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Current vitals are as follows.
00:32
We have a rate of ninety-eight on the monitor, sat at ninety-nine percent on room air.
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Blood pressure is 136 over 82.
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Blood sugar was 197.
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One ninety-seven nothing further.
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We will be at your facility in about 10 minutes.
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Mt Vernon, OH 43050
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