Man with liver disease taken to hospital with weakness and fever, Rutherfordton NC
Medical EmergencyA 59-year-old man with liver cirrhosis was transported to Rutherford Hospital. He was weak, had a fever, and was very sleepy. His vital signs included a temperature of 100.9, heart rate of 99, and blood pressure of 143 over 80. He was receiving oxygen and had an IV established.
Audio|Source: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Medic 22 to Rutherford Hospital.
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Rutherford, go ahead.
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This is Medic 22 en route with a 59-year-old male.
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Chief complaint of weakness throughout his body.
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He has a history of liver cirrhosis.
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His temperature at home was 102.
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His last temperature is 100.9.
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Heart rate approximately 99.
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Last blood pressure is 143 over 80.
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He is alert and oriented times four but shows extreme somnolence.
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He is on two liters via nasal cannula.
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An IV is established in the left arm and we are about five minutes away.
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S Ridgecrest St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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