Medical transport for possible sepsis at Troy hospital, Troy MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel from Washington Township Fire transported an elderly man with potential sepsis and extremely high blood sugar to Beaumont Troy Hospital. The patient was alert but unable to speak, and had an elevated temperature and breathing difficulties. Medical staff reported continued monitoring during transport for suspected infection and diabetic complications.
Audio|Heard on: Macomb MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Beaumont Troy from Washington Township Fire Alpha One.
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Report.
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Beaumont Troy from Washington Township Fire Alpha One, we are coming to you with a 96-year-old male.
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Chief complaint today, possible sepsis.
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Patient has had altered mental status since yesterday.
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Got on scene, patient is unable to talk.
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Family states it has been getting worse.
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Vitals unseen, found patient to have diabetic hyperglycemia.
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He is alert to verbal, unable to speak.
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Terminals are as follows.
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We have a temperature of 101.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Our blood sugar.
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Sugar was 558.
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SpO2 initially at 91 percent.
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Put patient on four liters per minute, nasal cannula up to 97 percent.
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Oscillation found some friction in the lungs.
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Heart rate 125.
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Blood pressure 172 over 89.
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Patient was unable to take medications this morning.
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We'll be here for approximately 6 minutes.
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Do you require anything further?
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Sir, we'll see you in the ambulance in 6 minutes.
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Strike clear.
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One clear.
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Location mentioned:
Dequindre Rd, Troy, MI 48085
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