Medic responds to ingestion emergency at UW Hospital, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a (age withheld) female to UW Hospital after she reportedly swallowed a pottery tool. The patient was alert, breathing normally, and went willingly with responders. She showed stable vital signs but acknowledged suicidal thoughts. No breathing issues or significant pain were noted.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good evening, UW Hospital Medic 2 calling.
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Probably about 7 minutes out with a (age withheld) female.
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Chief complaint today is going to be swallowed foreign object, pottery tool to be specific.
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12.6 cm long approximately.
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Patient is coming with us willingly tonight.
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She is alert and oriented times four.
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No difficulty breathing, no airway obstruction, no pain.
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Does have a little cough.
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Of a headache.
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No other complaints though.
00:28
The current set of vitals for you, pulse rate of 107, blood pressure 113 over 73, oxygen saturation is 97, and blood glucose was 138.
00:41
Sounds like this has happened a couple times over the last few days and you've seen her a couple times.
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Any questions for me?
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Two, is this patient endorsing suicidal ideation?
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Affirmative UW.
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No other questions.
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DW clear.
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Location mentioned:
Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
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