85-year-old male treated for swelling and weakness, Fredericksburg VA
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Medical EmergencyAn 85-year-old man with swelling and weakness possibly related to changes in medication was transported to a hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Spotsylvania County Fire and Rescue
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Washington Hospital Mary Washington Hospital is Orange, Medic 21.
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We're about 10 minutes out with the 85-year-old male chief complaint of edema.
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A patient recently had a change in his dosing in the times he takes, his prescribed carbidopa and levodopa.
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A couple weeks ago, patient has been having weakness and increased the edema over the past couple days.
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Current vitals, heart rate is 67,
00:33
oxygen saturation 97, blood pressure 125 over 76,
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GCS 15, neurological status normal.
00:44
Any other respiratory rate and can't find a blood pressure one more time?
00:51
Respiratory rate 16, last cycle blood pressure is 175 over 76.
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Time we're able to see you in 10.
01:03
Orange copies.
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Location mentioned:
Sam Perry Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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