Elderly man transported for altered mental status, Gaylord MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported an 85-year-old man from near North Center Avenue in Gaylord to Otsego Memorial Hospital after reports of altered mental status. His wife said his condition began the previous day, including confusion, unusual behavior, and limited speech. Responders noted elevated blood sugar, irregular heart rhythm, and stable vital signs.
Audio|Heard on: Cheboygan MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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We're en route with an 85-year-old male patient, birth date (number withheld).
00:05
First initial G as in golf, last initial P as in papa.
00:09
Chief complaint, altered mental status.
00:13
The patient's wife called this morning and stated her husband is not acting for his norm.
00:20
She says this has been going on since yesterday, and he's been stumbling around and not able to answer her questions appropriately.
00:29
The wife stated that he has been performing some odd behaviors as well.
00:37
He got up out of bed and took a shower at 3 a.m., and was in the shower for over an hour, and she was unable to get him out.
00:45
He has only responded with no; he hasn't said any other words.
00:51
We're unsure if this is him being non-compliant with questioning or if this is all he's able to say right now.
00:57
(name withheld) reported vitals show a heart rate of 82, AFib with a right bundle branch block on the monitor, blood pressure 104 over 65, SpO2 is 96% on room air.
01:10
He is a diabetic, and the wife stated that he has not been taking his meds as he should.
01:16
Blood sugar was 235.
01:18
He had a temperature of 97.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
01:22
We have an 18 established in his left arm.
01:26
If you don't require anything further, we'll see you in approximately four to five minutes.
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Location mentioned:
N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735
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