Man found unresponsive with severe low blood sugar, Boone NC
Medical EmergencyA man about 50 years old was found unresponsive with very low blood sugar. He was given glucose and fluids while being taken to the medical center. His condition showed low blood pressure, rapid heart rate, and cold, dry skin. He was still not alert during transport.
Audio|Source: Watauga County Fire, EMS and Rescue, Boone and Blowing Rock Fire
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This is a note two, about nearly 50-year-old male, 5-0-year-old male.
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We were called out initially.
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A cryptic person on arrival, patient was not alert, not oriented.
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I would say a GCS of 13, possibly at 12.
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His blood sugar on arrival was 26.
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He has gotten D-10.
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His blood sugar initially shot up from 26.
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to 325.
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As of right now, he's starting to sit at 13.
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He is still not alert, still
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I would give him a DCS of 13 still.
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He had some fluids running at this time.
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Initial blood pressure was 60 over palp with no radials.
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Right now, my monitor's reading 45 over 30.
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I'm getting the fluid as fast as I can.
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He's got a 16 gauge in the left forearm.
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He has a 20 in the left hand.
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He has been sick for about two.
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days. His heart rate right now is 183.
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He is, excuse me, his cap,
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his capnography is 25.
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He's breathing about 26 times a minute.
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I'm unable to obtain a temperature at this time, but he does feel very cool to the touch.
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He is dry.
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SPO2, the last time I'll go get to read was 85.
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I have him on oxygen, but I still can't get it to read to how cold his fingers are.
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Or approximately six minutes out from your facility.
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Do you require any further?
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Deerfield Rd, Boone, NC 28607
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