Elderly man treated for medication overdose symptoms, Elwood IN
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a man approximately 70 years old experienced nausea and dizziness after accidentally taking two hydrocodone tablets instead of one. He was alert but had mildly slow responses and high blood sugar. He was being transported to St. Vincent's Elwood Emergency Room for treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Grant IN Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Amund 7.7.3, Ascension St. Vincent Mercy, patient care reports.
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Where's the guy?
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We're currently with about a 70-year-old male.
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He complains of nausea and dizziness.
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Patient took two hydrocodone tablets around 6:30 p.m.
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He was only supposed to take one.
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At this time, he is alert and oriented times four.
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His responses are slightly slow.
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Patient is also presenting with high blood sugar, glucose reading 304, all other vital signs normal and stable.
00:46
We're about three minutes out, we'll have more information on arrival.
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Do you guys do anything further?
00:52
I think further.
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Elwood, IN 46036
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