Elderly woman transported to hospital after being found on floor, Holland MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly woman was found on the floor at her home after two days. She was incontinent and had altered mental status. She has a history of pancreatic cancer and type 1 diabetes with high blood sugar. EMS is transporting her to Holland Hospital for care.
Audio|Heard on: Ottawa MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Holland Hospital, 2212.
00:02
We're currently inbound, Priority 2, non-emergency, a 78-year-old female coming to you from home.
00:08
She had a slide down from bed to the floor about two days ago.
00:13
Home health had not heard from her, came over to do a welfare check, found her still down on the floor.
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She'd been down on the floor for two days.
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She was pretty incontinent at that time.
00:22
Home health had cleaned her up prior to our arrival.
00:25
Home health is reporting that she's a little bit more altered than normal.
00:28
She's presenting pretty much unresponsive for us the entire time.
00:32
No complaints of pain,
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no complaints of any injuries due to the slide down.
00:36
Currently, like I said, unresponsive for the most part, 154 over 82 for a blood pressure, 154 over 82.
00:45
Rates anywhere from 100 to 105, showing sinus tachycardia on the monitor.
00:49
She's 100% on room air.
00:51
I've got a blood sugar of 421, 421.
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History of pancreatic cancer with removal of the pancreas is now a type 1 diabetic, hasn't been able to take her insulin because she's been down before.
01:00
I did try two IVs, both unsuccessful, unless you folks require anything further.
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We're in transit.
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We'll see about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Michigan Ave, Holland, MI 49423
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