Man hospitalized after vomiting blood, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders transported a man to St. Mary's Hospital after he vomited blood following heavy alcohol use. The patient, with a history of ruptured esophageal varices, was evaluated for nausea and treated with medication during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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St. Mary's here, this is Madison to Medic 11.
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10 to 15 minutes away with a 43-year-old male patient.
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Chief complaint is vomiting blood.
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Patient has a history of ruptured esophageal varices.
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Patient reports heavy alcohol use.
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Reported heavy drinking last night and began vomiting blood.
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No active vomiting at this time.
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Patient reports nausea and urge to vomit.
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Vitals are as follows.
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Pulse of 153, blood pressure 112 over 69, SpO2 91%.
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Patient is alert and oriented times four.
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Given 4 mg of Zofran via IM injection.
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12-lead EKG completed.
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We are sending it to you.
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We are checking blood sugar and IV access as well.
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What questions do you have?
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Med 11, no questions.
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We will see you on arrival.
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Location mentioned:
S Brooks St, Madison, WI 53715
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