Medical response for pacemaker malfunction in Clinton Township, Macomb County MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel from Washington Township Fire responded to a medical situation involving a man near 19 Mile Rd in Clinton Township. The man was being transported to Henry Ford Macomb Hospital after his pacemaker and defibrillator repeatedly malfunctioned. He also has an LVAD device, and responders were unable to obtain a blood pressure reading. The patient was stable with normal consciousness and breathing during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Macomb MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Hi everyone, Macomb from Washington Township Fire Alpha One.
00:02
We're coming to you with a 60-year-old male with pacemaker issues.
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Patient's internal pacemaker defibrillator has fired three times in the past 30 minutes.
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This is a new issue with his pacemaker.
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Patient has an LVAD device.
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The pacemaker was cut prior to the LVAD being installed.
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Patient's current conditions and vitals are as follows.
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Patient has a GCS of 15.
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SpO2 94% on room air, 16 respirations, temperature 98.3.
00:28
Blood glucose 144.
00:33
We'll be at your facility in approximately four minutes.
00:35
Do you require anything further?
00:38
Alpha One, I missed the priority.
00:40
I missed the blood pressure reading and I should repeat it.
00:44
Patient is Priority Two, unable to obtain blood pressure due to the LVAD.
00:49
Alpha One copy, received before returning.
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Location mentioned:
19 Mile Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038
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