Man with altered mental status transported to hospital, Shreveport LA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported a 60-year-old man from his home near Bert Kouns Industrial Loop in Shreveport to Willis Knighton South Hospital. The patient showed signs of altered mental status and had a history of hypertension, diabetes, and seizures. Paramedics reported high blood sugar, high blood pressure, and an elevated pulse during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Caddo LA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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We're en route to your facility with a 60-year-old male coming from home.
00:04
Patient does have an altered mental status.
00:06
Does have a history of hypertension and diabetes and seizures.
00:11
We did check his sugar.
00:13
Our glucometer read high.
00:18
Right now,
00:21
vital signs, blood pressure is 174 over 150.
00:24
Our initial blood pressure was 90 over 50.
00:28
He is saying 100 percent on room air.
00:31
Pulse is 132, sinus tachypnea on the monitor.
00:35
Did get a 20 gauge to his right hand.
00:37
We do have IV bag of normal saline going.
00:42
Respirations is 20.
00:45
Been en route for Shreveport about two to five minutes.
00:48
Do you have any other questions?
00:52
Hey, hang on one second.
00:53
He's altered mental status and we're on CP diversion.
00:58
I'm going to ask the doctor.
01:00
Real quick. I'll be right back.
01:04
Hey, yeah, I confirmed with the doctor.
01:06
That that would apply to our CP diversion because you don't need a CT.
01:15
Copy. Thank you, ma'am.
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Location mentioned:
W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118
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