Woman found in snow near Wellness Dr treated for hypothermia, Midland MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible hypothermia case near Wellness Dr in Midland. An elderly woman was found outside in the snow with signs of frostbite on her hands and knees. She initially refused transport but was eventually taken to MyMichigan Medical Center Midland for treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Midland MI Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
03:31
Transcript:
00:00
Good afternoon, en route with an 80-year-old female.
00:05
Got called out today from Mutual Aid for MMR for a female found outside on the ground in the snow.
00:17
Upon arrival, patient was in a neighbor's vehicle.
00:22
Sheriff's department was on scene.
00:26
Patient unsure exactly how long she was outside.
00:30
She did not really want to come.
00:32
After over an hour on scene convincing the patient, PD required her to go in.
00:42
We got her in the back and removed wet clothes.
00:49
Both knees are discolored between blue and purple.
00:55
The patient was unaware of that.
00:57
At this time, both hands,
01:01
all fingertips have a purple tint to them.
01:05
Left hand is a lot worse than the right hand.
01:10
Some discoloration, waxy-looking from the tip to the first knuckle,
01:17
close to the palm.
01:22
As her hands warm, patient is complaining of slight pain.
01:27
Using a warming device. Axillary temp recorded at 93 degrees.
01:41
Heart rate has been in the 60s.
01:44
64.
01:45
Sinus on the monitor.
01:48
Blood pressure slightly elevated around 200 over 80s.
01:59
Gave some fluids to help warm the patient.
02:04
Patient is also complaining of being thirsty.
02:07
Approximately 300 mL fluids delivered.
02:11
An 18 gauge IV established in left arm.
02:17
Blood sugar was good.
02:19
Patient still doesn't really want to come in.
02:22
Eventually agreed to go.
02:25
Seems not to understand everything that's going on.
02:28
ETA approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
02:36
The patient did fall outside.
02:39
Patient is negative on head or neck pain.
02:44
Towel roll applied for comfort.
02:54
Sounds like she was a little altered and hypothermic.
03:01
Some frostbite in her fingers and leaves.
03:07
Unclear what her baseline mental status is.
03:10
Family member was on the phone.
03:13
Family was highly concerned about her well-being.
03:18
Responders tried to convince her to go with them.
03:25
Okay. Midland clear.
03:29
Copy 626, clear.
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Location mentioned:
Wellness Dr, Midland, MI 48670
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