Medical team treats diabetic emergency near McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded near McAuley Dr in Ypsilanti for a possible diabetic emergency involving a bedridden woman with ALS. She reported blood in her urine and burning after using ointment. Her blood sugar was extremely high, and she had recently stopped taking diabetes medication. She remained alert and stable during the assessment.
Audio|Heard on: Washtenaw MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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St. Joe's HV Alpha 8142 inbound 9 emerged from a private residence with a 66-year-old female bedridden from ALS.
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She had urination while in bed this morning and noticed blood on the brief and in her urine.
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She used some type of ointment that caused a burning sensation.
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She believes it might have reacted with the brief she was wearing.
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Otherwise, she is alert and dry. GCS normal.
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Blood pressure is 127 over 77.
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Heart rate of 74, sinus on the monitor.
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Breathing 16 times a minute on 97 percent room air.
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Assessment notes she is diabetic.
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Blood sugar reading was high on the meter, greater than 500.
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Sounds like her doctor
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discontinued metformin about a month ago, leading to the current issue.
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Otherwise, she has no other injuries, distress or pain.
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Location mentioned:
McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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