Man becomes aggressive after insulin, then collapses, Smithfield NC
Medical EmergencyA 37-year-old man became aggressive after receiving insulin for high blood sugar. He was treated with several medications, then collapsed and was found in cardiac arrest with pulseless electrical activity.
Audio|Source: Harnett County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Hey Wakes, this is Medics 7-4, coming to emergency traffic with a 37-year-old of (name withheld).
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He's coming from Raleigh Oaks Behavioral.
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He said earlier today he was running high on the sugar and they gave him some insulin.
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Then he started to become aggressive and fighting with fat.
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At that time they gave him 200 milligrams of Benadryl, 200 milligrams of Thorazine, and 5 milligrams of Versed, shortly after that he collapsed.
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We found him in PEA.
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I could suffer around the DPR.
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We had a little shock him once.
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Right now we've got him,
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we're pacing him,
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but we do have possible pulses.
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We got an air brake for you, line.
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Just sent the 12 leads to you as well.
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What else you need? We'll be there in about 10 minutes.
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Smithfield, NC
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