Elderly man transported for possible dehydration, Winston Salem NC
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel conducted a routine transport of an elderly man from a private residence near Silas Creek Parkway to Forsyth Medical Center for weakness and possible dehydration. The patient, who has a history of atrial fibrillation and Alzheimer’s disease, was reported stable en route with improved vital signs.
Audio|Heard on: Forsyth NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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One seven Forsyth, routine patient transport.
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One seven,
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We're going to be routine from home with an elderly male.
00:11
Chief complaint today is weakness, possible dehydration.
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Originally,
00:18
Patient looked poor.
00:20
It was hypotensive in high eighties.
00:22
Last pressure I got for you is 119 over 80.
00:26
Pulse rate's hitting the hundreds.
00:28
Ninety-eight percent of room air.
00:30
Correction, two liters.
00:31
VGL is eighty-nine.
00:34
Does have a history of AFIB and other history.
00:37
Not many blood thinners I am aware of.
00:40
He's alert and oriented to baseline with a history of Alzheimer's.
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He's stable at this time.
00:46
We'll be there in about six minutes.
00:47
Two are fighting for us.
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Location mentioned:
Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
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