Man experiences fainting episode in Towson, Towson MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 51-year-old man near Osler Drive in Towson experienced fainting episodes possibly linked to dehydration and flu symptoms. He was alert and responsive when evaluated by paramedics, but declined hospital care after consulting with St. Joseph’s Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Baltimore MD Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Baltimore County Ambulance 505 is on 224 for St.
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Joe's.
00:05
St. Joe's, go ahead.
00:07
Hi St. Joe's, I'm going to need a physician for a refusal consult please.
00:12
Hello St. Joe's, this is Baltimore County Ambulance 505 performing a refusal consult for a 51-year-old male.
00:18
Chief complaint is going to be syncope.
00:20
How do you copy?
00:22
St. Joe's, do you copy?
00:25
Go ahead.
00:27
All right. Like I said, it's a 51-year-old male, conscious, alert, and oriented times four.
00:31
Had a witnessed syncopal episode by his wife lasting a few seconds.
00:37
Patient's wife tested positive for the flu the day after Christmas.
00:39
Patient has not been feeling well for the past two days.
00:41
Has had a low grade fever for the past two days as well.
00:45
Today he was in the chair when he had a witnessed syncopal episode.
00:48
No convulsions, lasting a few seconds, then he came to.
00:51
Patient is diaphoretic and pale upon the calling of one.
00:56
En route, patient had another near syncopal episode and has since felt fine.
00:59
He is still a little bit diaphoretic.
01:01
Vitals are as follows.
01:05
BP 95 over 61, heart rate 89, sats 95% on room air, blood glucose of 203.
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Patient's only history is diabetes.
01:15
Patient has not been eating or drinking properly since he's been sick.
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He is wishing to refuse care at this time.
01:20
I attempted to send you a twelve lead that has not been going through.
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We don't have great service out there.
01:24
Here, patient is within earshot.
01:25
If you'd like to speak to him or I can relay any information.
01:29
Can you just give me the heart rate again?
01:32
Eighty-nine.
01:34
Oh, this is Osler.
01:35
I guess given the episodes that he's having, it could be linked to his blood pressure.
01:41
Could be related to dehydration or developing flu.
01:45
With these low blood pressures, that sounds concerning and impacting now.
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It sounds like.
01:52
All right, St.
01:53
Joe's, you did cut out some, but I believe patient got the message.
01:55
He is still wishing to refuse and he is alert and oriented times four.
01:59
If he changes his mind, we'll re-translate as necessary.
02:01
Thank you for your time.
02:02
Ambulance 505 is clear.
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Location mentioned:
Osler Dr, Towson, MD 21204
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