Helicopter brings hypothermic patient to McLaren ER, Flint MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a paramedic helicopter transported a possibly hypothermic and hypoglycemic man to McLaren Hospital for emergency care. The individual was reportedly found in an apartment by neighbors, showing signs of altered consciousness, hypoxia, and extremely high blood sugar. Medical personnel established IV access and noted low body temperature and combative behavior during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Genesee MI Hospital Group Calls
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01:38
Transcript:
00:00
McLaren ER, McLaren ER, this is Patriot Helicopter.
00:04
197 on your 800 priority one helicopter.
00:11
Afternoon, McLaren.
00:12
This is Patriot Alpha One Hundred and Ninety-Seven Paramedic.
00:14
He'll work on a (age withheld) male, chief complaint today altered level of consciousness.
00:20
Hypoxia, and looks to be some hypothermia.
00:23
Patient was found in his apartment by neighbors.
00:25
He's altered to norm history of diabetes.
00:27
Does have smell of ketones on his breath.
00:31
Blood sugar is (number withheld).
00:33
They say he's not been eating or drinking properly for a couple of days.
00:38
A hernia, will get surgery on the (date withheld).
00:41
Last good blood pressure was (number withheld) over (number withheld).
00:45
I believe it's (number withheld) to (number withheld).
00:48
We got a heart rate that's about (number withheld) by Gemini on the monitor.
01:03
We're getting an axillary body temp of (number withheld).
01:06
His skin is cool to the touch, and we're giving him a GCS of (number withheld).
01:11
He's combative.
01:12
We've had to restrain him.
01:14
We do have an IV established in fluid at KVO rate for the blood sugar.
01:23
Still looking through meds to determine the rest of the history.
01:26
We're about five out and will continue with protocol on arrival.
01:31
Nothing further.
01:32
I'll see you in room three.
01:35
Copy, room three.
01:37
197 clear.
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Location mentioned:
S Ballenger Hwy, Flint, MI 48532
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