Elderly patient transported from care home to hospital, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders transported an elderly man from a care facility on James Island to Roper Hospital. The patient appeared weak and in mild distress but remained alert and stable, with normal vital signs.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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00:55
Transcript:
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Medic Nine is about 12 minutes away from you.
00:02
We're coming from Indigo Hall on James Island with an 89-year-old male.
00:07
(Name withheld) found him in a wheelchair or found him in bed, moved into a wheelchair.
00:13
He was in distress, his physical state is reduced from his baseline.
00:21
He does appear to be alert and oriented, says he's not hurting, has no complaints of illness.
00:28
The patient has some presence of cognitive decline.
00:36
Pulse is running 95, blood pressure 123 over 76.
00:41
He's been running about 97% on room air.
00:44
DGL was 178, temperature 98.5.
00:49
Have you got any questions or orders for us?
00:53
No questions or orders, room assignment on arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Standard Wy, Charleston, SC 29412
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