Elderly man taken to GBMC after suspected seizure, Towson MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, harford County Medic 71 transported an approximately 80-year-old man to GBMC after he experienced altered mental status and right-sided shaking, suspected to be seizure-related. The patient showed agitation during transport and received medication for sedation. Vital signs were stable en route.
Audio|Heard on: Harford MD Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medic 71, 308 for GBMC.
00:03
Wow,
00:04
Sorry, you don't find cancer hospital plus your priority?
00:09
That's correct for medication orders.
00:12
Out of the box.
00:15
This is Harford County Medic 71 en route to your facility with about a 20 to 25-minute ACA.
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On board I have a priority two approximately 80-year-old male.
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Chief complaint of altered mentation.
00:28
Okay.
00:30
Family initially called because they suspected patient was having a seizure.
00:33
However,
00:34
He was only shaking on his right side, no full body convulsions.
00:40
Have been unable to assess for a stroke at this time.
00:43
However, the patient has been presenting with agitation,
00:47
Has been fighting EMS and fireside.
00:52
He did receive 1.25 milligrams of droperidol for loud agitation, but is still agitated.
01:00
Currently agitating.
01:02
I do have a set of vital signs: blood pressure at 130 over 80,
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Pulse of 113.
01:10
He's at 96% on room air.
01:12
Have a blood sugar of 178, a GCS of 13.
01:19
Family reported he has not been acting normal recently.
01:22
He has no formal diagnosis of dementia but is scheduled to see a primary care physician for that reason.
01:27
Requesting orders to give an additional 2.5 mg of Versed IV.
01:36
Patient has not had any recent falls, illness or injury.
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Location mentioned:
MD-139 Suite 5100, Towson, MD 21204
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