Elderly man evaluated at Wilmington VA Hospital, Wilmington DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly man was evaluated at Wilmington VA Hospital after family members reported he had delusions and shortness of breath. His vital signs were stable, and no urgent issues were found upon assessment.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Dispatch, come back nine to the VA.
00:03
Yeah, I got it.
00:07
We're dealing with an eighty-two year old male.
00:12
Currently has no complaints.
00:14
Was discharged from your facility about a week ago after being diagnosed with dementia.
00:20
Family states that he's been having intermittent delusions for the past weeks and then today began telling family that he feels like he's having a heart attack.
00:27
Again, having the same symptoms on 600 for his previous high.
00:32
Upon our arrival, patient does not recall saying that to family; he currently has no complaints, but looks like he has a little shortness of breath.
00:41
Lung sounds are clear and equal bilaterally.
00:44
Blood pressure is 160 over 60.
00:46
O two saturation is ninety-seven percent on room air.
00:48
Respiratory rate is 18.
00:50
Heart rate is eighty-eight.
00:52
Twelve-lead EKG shows normal sinus rhythm with no elevation or depression noted.
00:57
Blood sugar was 192.
00:59
We have no immediate signs or symptoms of any concerning complaints, and patient wants to be evaluated at your facility by the ETA about twenty-five.
01:09
Any questions?
01:12
No questions.
01:13
Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19805
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