Elderly man experiences fainting episode near US-169, Smithville MO
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted a 75-year-old man who fainted during a family dinner near US-169 in Smithville. Family members helped him safely to the ground. He was alert upon EMS arrival and was taken to St. Luke's Hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Clay MO Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Got a seventy-five year old male coming from home was having a family dinner and had a syncopal episode.
00:11
Family members caught him before he fell to the ground.
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They lowered him to the ground.
00:16
Did not strike his head.
00:20
He was alert and oriented by the time we arrived.
00:24
No further episodes, he has no complaints at this time.
00:28
Vitals are as follows.
00:30
Currently, blood pressure is 126 over 70.
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126 over 70, pulse about 62, 12 reach same thing, just sinus rhythm.
00:41
Breathing about 18 times a minute, 97% room air.
00:45
Sugar is 138.
00:47
I got a line in place of giving him some fluid.
00:49
His pressure was a little low after the initial episode.
00:55
If you guys have no questions or orders, we'll see you in about five minutes.
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Location mentioned:
US-169, Smithville, MO 64089
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