Medical transport of cooperative elderly patient with dementia, Davenport IA
Medical EmergencyA 79-year-old male patient with dementia was transported from a dementia care unit at Park Vista to UnityPoint Rock Island hospital for evaluation. The patient was previously combative with staff but is currently cooperative and stable during transport. Vital signs and medication information were provided.
Audio|Source: Davenport and Quad Cities Metro Police, Fire / EMS
02:57
Transcript:
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Patient is coming from Park Vista.
00:07
Patient has been argumentative and combative with staff.
00:11
Patient has a past history of dementia diagnosed within the past year.
00:18
Medication list is on board.
00:20
No known allergies at this time.
00:23
Vital signs today: blood pressure 144 over 86, heart rate 61.
00:28
Respirations 16, non-labored and equal, oxygen saturation 97% on room air.
00:32
Blood sugar is 103, patient is alert with Glasgow Coma Scale 15.
00:37
Estimated time of arrival to Rock Island is approximately 15 minutes.
00:40
Patient is cooperative on the cot at this time.
00:43
Any further questions or orders?
00:48
How old is this patient and is he requesting to go to UnityPoint Rock Island?
00:53
The patient is 79 and he is requesting transport to Rock Island.
01:01
Proceed to UnityPoint Rock Island. Call back with any changes.
01:05
Clear.
01:16
Currently inbound with approximately 10-minute ETA.
01:29
On board, I have a 79-year-old male.
01:42
He has been argumentative and combative with staff.
01:47
Patient has a past history of dementia.
01:50
Medication list is on board.
01:53
No known allergies.
01:54
Current vital signs are 144 over 86.
02:00
Heart rate 61, respirations 16, oxygen saturation 96% on room air.
02:05
Blood sugar 103.
02:08
Patient is alert, Glasgow Coma Scale 15.
02:11
He is requesting this facility at this time.
02:13
ETA about 10 minutes, no additional orders.
02:21
Originating from Park Vista dementia unit.
02:29
Patient is cooperative on the cot.
02:36
Yes, from the dementia unit.
02:43
Does he require any additional support?
02:49
He is answering all questions at this time.
02:51
Yes, patient is stable.
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Location mentioned:
Prairie Heights, 1648 Olde Brandy Ln, Davenport, IA 52807
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