Child transported after ingesting large amount of medication, Buckhannon WV
Medical EmergencyA 9-year-old male ingested a large amount of Tylenol and another medication in an attempt to harm himself. He has a history of depression and bipolar disorder, as well as a recent lower back injury. The patient is alert and being transported to a medical facility.
Audio|Source: Upshur County Police, Fire and EMS
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St. Joseph Postville, up here 776.
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Go ahead.
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Inbound your facility, about 10 minutes, 88, 8, 9-year-old male patient, family stayed the hurting, taking different medications this morning.
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It took 75 Tylenol,
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5-8 Logostatin.
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Patient stated that he was trying to harm himself.
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The patient does have a history of depression.
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bipolar disorder,
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and also has had a recent lower back injury.
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He's alert and orientated to his normal status.
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Vital signs BP is 168, over 64, pulse 65, normal sinus.
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Respirations are 1.6.
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S-firo 2 is 96% on room air, blood glucose was 106.
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And I should reach a facility about 10 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Near Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
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