Man with ear swelling and fluid leakage receives sepsis alert, Conway NH
Medical EmergencyA 56-year-old man reported swelling and fluid leaking from his ear. He has a history of cellulitis and sepsis. Medical staff called a sepsis alert to address his condition promptly.
Audio|Source: Carroll County Area Amateur Radio
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Good morning, Memorial, and down to your location with a 56-year-old male patient who calls us today for swelling in his ear. He said some fluid in his ear.
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He does appear to have some parts of fluid leaking from around the back of the ear.
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He has had a history of cellulitis and sepsis in the past.
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At this time, I am going to call a sepsis alert on this patient.
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Having on the monitor showing normal sinus rhythm.
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Last blood pressure was 146 over 90 heart rate. 88 regular and strong. It's setting at 99% on room air. I did take a Timpanic temperature, which read 79.9.
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ETA approximately two minutes. Any questions or instructions? And it's time.
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Location mentioned:
Near White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860
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