Elderly man hospitalized after dizziness and nausea, Bar Harbor ME
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders from Rescue One in Bar Harbor assisted an 86-year-old man who was feeling dizzy, nauseous, and lightheaded. After initially refusing transport earlier, he agreed to be taken to MDI Hospital for medical evaluation. His vital signs were stable, and atrial fibrillation was noted on monitoring.
Audio|Heard on: Bar Harbor, MDI and Acadia Police, Fire, EMS, Park Rangers
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Transcript:
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Rescue on (name withheld).
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Transporting to MDI Hospital.
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Rescue One transporting to MDI Hospital.
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MDI Hospital from Bar Harbor Rescue One.
00:34
Responding to an 86-year-old male at home.
00:38
Chief complaint of feeling lightheaded, dizzy, some nausea and vomiting prior to arrival.
00:45
He said he felt like he was going to pass out.
00:47
We had run a call on him a few hours earlier and he had refused transport at the time.
00:56
He agreed to transport now.
00:57
Vitals are as follows.
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Blood pressure 133 over 70.
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Heart rate has been varying.
01:02
In the forties and fifties, he has a history of AFib.
01:05
Older monitor in use.
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Rate showing AFib on the monitor.
01:13
No ST elevation or depression on twelve lead.
01:16
Respirations at sixteen.
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SpO2 has been about 96% on room air.
01:21
IV established at 0312.
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We are about 2 minutes out.
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Any questions?
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Location mentioned:
Wayman Ln, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
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