Paramedics transport elderly man with leg infection, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics from City Medic Ten transported an 80-year-old male from near South Brooks Street in Madison to St. Mary's Hospital. The patient had severe leg swelling and cellulitis related to myelofibrosis and was unable to walk due to pain. He was alert, with stable vital signs, and was receiving Lasix for support.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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St. Mary's from City Medic Ten, you copy?
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St.
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Mary's. Evening St.
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Mary's, City Medic Ten coming your way.
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Medical call ETA 15–20 minutes.
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80-year-old male patient coming from home.
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He's got cellulitis in his legs and dealing with myelofibrosis.
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He's got swelling in his legs to the point tonight where he can't bear weight.
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Too painful to walk.
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He is fully alert and ambulatory with help.
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Very painful to walk.
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I've got vitals as follows.
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Blood sugar of 143, pulse 62 and regular.
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Most recent blood pressure was 127 over 76.
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SpO2 on room air is 96%.
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Again,
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dealing with cancer.
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On Lasix to support this, but legs are very swollen, painful.
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Got nothing else for you.
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You got any questions?
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10-10, no further questions.
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See you in 10 to 15 minutes or 15 to 20 minutes and we'll give you a room on arrival.
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Copy that, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
S Brooks St, Madison, WI 53715
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