Medic transports diabetic man with high blood sugar, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel in Madison transported a 56-year-old man, a known type 1 diabetic, to St. Mary's Hospital for treatment of hyperglycemia. The patient’s blood glucose remained elevated despite insulin, and medics monitored his condition en route.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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St. Mary's, this is Madison Medic.
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This is St.
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Mary's, go ahead.
00:04
St. Mary's Medics on our way to you about five to eight minutes away with a fifty-six year old male patient.
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Chief complaint of hyperglycemia.
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The patient is a known diabetic type one.
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Noticed that he wasn't feeling well this morning.
00:20
Also noticed some increased urination.
00:24
Checked his blood glucose over 500.
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Tried taking insulin about an hour and a half ago.
00:32
Just checked his glucose again and it's up to 400 still.
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We tried for an IV, unsuccessful.
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Still en route.
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Not complaining of any pain or anything.
00:46
Current set of vitals.
00:47
Got a heart rate of 140s.
00:50
SpO2 is 98% on room air.
00:52
Got a blood pressure of 154 over 80.
00:56
Again, that blood glucose was 400, and we're about five minutes out.
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Any questions?
01:04
No questions.
01:05
6A room on arrival.
01:06
That makes six clear.
01:09
Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
S Brooks St, Madison, WI 53715
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