Elder ingests rat poison accidentally at home, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 91-year-old man accidentally swallowed a pellet of rat poison at his home near Jonathan Lucas St in Charleston. He showed no symptoms. Emergency medical services transported him to the hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
I am now with a ninety-one year old male coming from home.
00:05
They confirm it's going to be an accidental ingestion of rat poison.
00:11
The patient swallowed one pellet of rat poison.
00:15
I have not been able to get the specific brand.
00:21
That's about 30 minutes ago now.
00:23
He's asymptomatic at this time.
00:27
Do you have any baseline history of dementia?
00:31
Last of the vitals, he's got a heart rate of 94, blood pressure 130 over 82, running 100% on room air, breathing 20 times a minute or about 10 min out in your questions ordered.
00:44
Was there any family at the house?
00:48
Affirm. His daughter (name withheld), this happened while she was out at the grocery store.
00:55
Roger that.
00:57
We'll tell you where you're going when you get here.
00:58
One message, please.
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Location mentioned:
Jonathan Lucas St, Charleston, SC 29425
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