Elderly patient experiences medical emergency at hospital, Raleigh NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a medic unit responded to a medical emergency at WakeMed Raleigh involving a 99-year-old patient who experienced nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath. The patient showed elevated blood pressure and a rapid heart rate while being transported to the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Johnston NC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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WakeMed Raleigh, we're calling Medic 73.
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Seven three is great.
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We're calling Medic 73 regarding a 99-year-old male patient.
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Patient experiencing nausea and vomiting.
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Also showing some shortness of breath.
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Family stated the patient suddenly felt warm, began vomiting, and had some congestion in his upper chest.
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Patient is alert and oriented, Glasgow Coma Scale 15.
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Heart rate is 115.
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Oxygen saturation at 95 percent with a nebulizer treatment.
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Blood pressure reading is 207 over 101.
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Temperature is 96.4.
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Patient responding to stimuli.
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Copy that.
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We'll be en route and expect to arrive in about ten minutes.
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Any questions? No questions.
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Be charged.
00:47
Okay.
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Location mentioned:
New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27610
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