Elderly woman transported to hospital with weakness and nosebleed, Wheeling WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are transporting a 71-year-old woman to Wheeling Hospital. She has symptoms including general weakness, a recent controlled nosebleed, sore throat with difficulty swallowing, and elevated blood pressure. She has a history of hypertension and no signs of strep or flu. She is resting comfortably during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Brooke WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Wheeling Fire Squad 2 calling WestCom.
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Good.
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We're currently en route to Wheeling Hospital with a 71-year-old female, complaining of some general weakness, a little bit of an uncontrolled nosebleed that was controlled by the engine company prior to our arrival,
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as well as some increased weakness and lethargy over the last 24 hours.
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She is alert and oriented with DCS at (number withheld), and also complaining of sore throat, as she can't swallow,
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and it hurts to talk.
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She did get tested for strep yesterday.
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She was negative for strep, negative for the flu or anything like that.
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The only real medical issue she has is some hypertension.
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She has taken medication to control it.
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She's currently resting comfortably in the car.
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Sinus rhythm on the monitor with a rate of 72.
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She is 96% on room air.
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Respirations are 16 non-labored and non-compromised.
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The last blood pressure we got was 190 over 90.
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The glucose finger stick was 148.
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We do have an 18 gauge established in her left AC.
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Other than that, no other complaints of pain or discomfort anywhere else.
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We'll be arriving there at about 9.
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My cert number is (number withheld).
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Any questions or orders?
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Location mentioned:
Medical Park Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
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