Emergency transport of elderly male with altered mental status, Kernersville NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, eMS is transporting a 94-year-old male from the VA medical facility to Kernersville Medical Center due to new confusion and decreased consciousness. He may have an electrolyte imbalance linked to recently started medication. His vital signs are stable but he shows general confusion and fatigue.
Audio|Heard on: Forsyth NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Hi, Sarty. We're coming to you guys for a team.
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We're coming to her from the VA.
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We'll be over at about three minutes with a 94-year-old male, 9-4-year-old male.
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His complaint today is decreased level of consciousness and new altered mental status.
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He is on new medication through our Roxvan.
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He is not responding to some questions, but he is showing some confusion,
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just general confusion about what is going on today.
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He is stable vitally.
00:25
The vital signs taken are 16-21.
00:26
Blood pressure is 136 over 68, pulse 63,
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oxygen saturation 95% on room air, and blood glucose 88.
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His wife states he has new altered mental status and possible electrolyte imbalance related to this new medication.
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He was falling asleep in the urgent care at the VA while the nurse was talking to him, so we want to check him out.
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We will be over in about three minutes. Let me know if any further assistance is needed.
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Location mentioned:
Kernersville Medical Pkwy, Kernersville, NC 27284
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