Medic transports patient after fainting near Highland Ave, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews transported a 19-year-old female after she fainted and was suspected to have low potassium. The patient was conscious and stable while being taken to UW Hospital near Highland Avenue in Madison. Medics reported mild tachycardia but stable vital signs upon arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
UW Hospital, City Medic Six, how do you copy?
00:04
This is UW, go ahead.
00:07
UW Hospital, this is City Medic Six inbound to your facility, ETA five to seven minutes.
00:13
We have a 19-year-old female patient coming from home.
00:16
She complains that she had a single episode.
00:18
Patient has a pump and possible condition affecting potassium levels.
00:24
She is receiving food into her intestines right now.
00:27
She also has an ear infection.
00:29
Patient had a syncopal episode tonight.
00:32
She believes she has possible low potassium, similar to an event two weeks ago.
00:39
Patient is currently alert and oriented times four.
00:43
We had her on a four-lead showing tachycardia.
00:47
Current heart rate is about 130.
00:49
Blood pressure is 128 over 80.
00:52
Oxygen saturation 100 percent on room air.
00:54
Blood glucose 120.
00:56
Patient more comfortable lying down.
00:58
When we tried to sit her up, she felt like she was going to pass out.
01:03
We are five to seven minutes out.
01:06
Any request orders from you?
01:09
No questions.
01:10
We'll get you a place on arrival.
01:11
UW clear.
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Location mentioned:
Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
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