Medical transport for patient after falls near hospital, Ann Arbor MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a possible medical emergency involving a man who reportedly experienced two falls and brief loss of consciousness. He had felt lightheaded and had been vomiting for several days. The patient, who has a history of cancer, may have been suffering from orthostatic intolerance leading to fainting episodes. He sustained a minor head impact but was stable and conscious during transport to the University of Michigan Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Washtenaw MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is (number withheld) with priority two traffic.
00:05
We're en route to a facility with a 60-year-old male.
00:09
Chief complaint of fall and syncope.
00:14
Patient fell twice today with loss of consciousness.
00:20
Sounds like he's been feeling.
00:21
Kind of lightheaded for several days, he's been vomiting.
00:24
He does have a history of cancer.
00:29
Sounds like he's been having some orthostatic intolerance, causing his near syncopal episodes prior to today.
00:37
He did hit his head.
00:38
He is not on any thinners.
00:41
12-lead shows sinus rhythm with a first-degree block.
00:45
Is alert and oriented times three.
00:48
Pulse is 97.
00:51
Blood pressure is 103 over 73 supine.
00:57
We do have a 20-gauge IV.
00:58
Twenty gauge, and we're giving some fluids.
01:02
SpO2 at 96 percent on room air.
01:04
We'll be at your facility in approximately 18 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
E Hospital Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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