Patient transported after witnessed fainting episode, Martinsburg WV
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, paramedics transported a 52-year-old male to Berkeley Medical Center after he fainted. The patient was alert, had low blood pressure, and a history of pulmonary embolism and hypertension. Vital signs were monitored and IV fluids were administered during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Monongalia WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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069-335, transporting Berkeley Medical Center, 4Mini EPA, R.D.1 direct with Berkeley.
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Transporting a 52-year-old male, chief complaint of low blood pressure.
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When we arrived on seeing patient's manual blood pressure was 94 over 52.
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Patient suffered a syncopal episode prior to our arrival.
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Patient is alert and oriented with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 15, skin pale, warm, dry, pupil response to light.
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Lung sounds clear bilaterally, dorsalis pedis pulse present,
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abdomen soft, not tender, pelvis stable.
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Lower and upper extremities unremarkable.
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The patient did have a syncopal episode and it was witnessed by his wife.
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She denied any trauma.
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ECG shows normal sinus rhythm at a rate of 80.
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Blood pressure is now currently 90 over 56, respiratory rate 60.
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Oxygen on room air, 97 percent.
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We have an 18 gauge IV in the left forearm.
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We have an 18 gauge IV in the right AC with fluids running.
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Patient has a medical history of pulmonary embolism and hypertension, en route to the blood center.
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Allergies to codeine, also blood sugar of 107.
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Hospital Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25401
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