Medical emergency for elderly woman with dehydration symptoms, Smithfield NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a 69-year-old woman experiencing diarrhea for two days and dizziness upon standing. She was treated with intravenous fluids and transported to Johnston Health Smithfield Hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: Johnston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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And Ben, you'll feel at this time with a 69-year-old female coming from home.
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She's been having diarrhea for two days and feels dizzy when she stands up.
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At this time, her vitals were 75 heart rate, 95% oxygen on room air.
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Her blood pressure was 105 over 58.
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She is resting at this time, showing no other symptoms.
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We have a 20-gauge IV established to the left forearm.
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An IV fluid bolus of lactated ringers is running.
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Blood sugar was 4.30 and we have an estimated time of arrival to the hospital of about 10 minutes for anything further.
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Location mentioned:
N 8th St, Smithfield, NC 27577
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