Paramedics treat elderly patient with sepsis symptoms, Frederick MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics in Frederick responded to an assisted living facility for an elderly male who appeared to have sepsis symptoms. The patient was initially unconscious but became responsive during transport. Vital signs showed low blood pressure and abnormal oxygen levels, which improved with treatment. The crew indicated they were en route to a hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: Frederick MD Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Good afternoon, Frederick.
00:01
This is Frederick Mike 319 Paramedic Stewart.
00:05
A relative to location with an ETA of roughly 8 minutes with a priority 2, 81-year-old male sepsis alert patient.
00:15
How do you copy?
00:17
Copy. Continue.
00:21
Again, it's going to be priority two.
00:24
Priority two, 81-year-old male, sepsis alert patient.
00:28
The patient was initially reported and found unconscious at the assisted living facility.
00:35
Gradually upon assessments, slowly became responsive and now has a GCS of 15, just sluggish in response.
00:45
Patient's heart rate is currently 66 on my monitor with normal sinus .12 leads.
00:51
Initially 89% on room air, we put them on 4 liters and got them to 98%.
00:59
Currently have an end-tidal that's fluctuating between 9 and 27, with a blood pressure of 90 over 50.
01:07
Patient appears to be retaining fluids, currently supine in Trendelenburg with feet elevated.
01:13
Working to improve blood pressure at this time.
01:17
Staff at the facility were unable to obtain a line prior to our arrival.
01:21
I have not yet looked to try to obtain one prior to arriving at your facility.
01:27
We'll look here shortly.
01:29
Patient's blood sugar was 140.
01:32
He has not complained at this time, says he feels normal.
01:37
Any questions for me before we arrive?
01:40
No further questions about this patient discharge.
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Location mentioned:
W 7th St, Frederick, MD 21701
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