Elderly man faints and falls in restroom, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded near Calhoun St in Charleston where an elderly man fainted and fell in a restroom. He was alert but confused when assessed and was transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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I got an elderly male complaining of syncope.
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Elderly male, fainted while trying to have a bowel movement on the toilet.
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Family says he fell off the toilet.
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He was still responsive to pain when we got to him.
00:16
He was discharged from the facility today after a four-day admission.
00:19
He went in for syncope that time as well.
00:24
Family is not sure what the diagnosis was.
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He does have a Foley catheter.
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They said they don't believe he has any current infection.
00:31
Said he didn't go home with any meds.
00:35
Has baseline confusion.
00:37
He's awake now and talking, just not making much sense, which is at his baseline.
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Blood pressure is 122 over 78.
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Heart rate 96 in regular sinus rhythm.
00:46
Twelve-lead is unremarkable.
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Oxygen saturation 99 percent on room air.
00:50
BGL 239 for 977 nights.
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We'll see you in about 710.
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Any questions or orders?
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Location mentioned:
Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
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