78-year-old male with low consciousness treated in transit, Polk County NC
Medical EmergencyA 78-year-old male with lowered consciousness was treated by medics near Moore Road and Sandy Plains Road. Narcan was given but had no effect. Oxygen levels were low at 84 to 85 percent despite oxygen treatment. CPAP treatment was not used because of patient consciousness level. The patient was being transported to the hospital with an estimated arrival time under 10 minutes.
Audio|Source: Polk County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
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Newton-Polk car, 1068,
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Moore Road.
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3.30.
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GENG-330, 1068 goats.
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Moore Road near the intersection of Sandy Plains Road.
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Temple.
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I get Health Polk.
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This is Medic.
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With a patient notification, how do you copy?
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I'm going to say this time.
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I am en route with a 78-year-old male.
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Chief complaint is decreased level of consciousness.
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Patient's pupils are at 2 millimeters, Narcan has been administered with no difference.
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Respiratory rate 18, heart rate 75, sinus rhythm on my monitor.
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Blood pressure 115 over 60, oxygen saturation 84% on non-rebreather at 15 liters per minute.
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Blood glucose level was 138.
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We have a chance of 94.3.
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I have less than a 10-minute ETA.
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Copy. Did you say 84% on 15 liters on non-rebreather?
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Affirmative.
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We have now went up to 85.
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Initial oxygen was in the 40s.
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Copy that per doctor, administer CPAP is indicated.
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Contraindicated due to level of consciousness.
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Copy room assignment on arrival, I haven't clear.
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Location mentioned:
Sandy Plains Rd & Moore Rd, North Carolina 28782
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