Driver with chest pain sideswipes vehicle before EMS aid, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly driver experienced chest pain and shortness of breath, became disoriented while driving to Meriter Hospital, and sideswiped another vehicle on McKee Road in Madison. The collision caused minimal damage, and the driver was later transported by EMS for evaluation. No major injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Patient began having chest pain and shortness of breath around 5:30.
00:05
Was attempting to drive herself to the hospital,
00:08
got a little disoriented.
00:09
Was going the wrong way down McKee Road, Madison, and sideswiped another vehicle.
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Minimal damage, estimated speed about 35 to 40 miles an hour.
00:20
Not sure if she's on blood thinners.
00:23
Having a bit of a problem with communication.
00:26
She was having some shortness of breath and chest pain.
00:30
She's refusing an IV.
00:32
We gave her four baby aspirin.
00:34
Did it twelve-lead, not seeing anything significant there.
00:36
On occasion she'll start to hyperventilate.
00:38
We can coach her to slow her breathing down.
00:41
Current vitals: blood pressure 181 over 101, heart rate 78, respiratory rate 16, tidal 16.
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She's at 97 percent on room air.
00:54
She's resting relatively comfortably at this time.
00:56
Rapid trauma not showing any injuries from the accident.
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No loss of consciousness; she was walking at the scene after the accident.
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Location mentioned:
S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
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