Older man treated for low blood sugar during transport, Morgantown WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders transported a 74-year-old man with low blood sugar to the medical center. He was treated with glucagon and has a clear airway and stable breathing. He has several old skin wounds on his arms and is covered in fecal matter. His conscious state is impaired but stable during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Monongalia WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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W.V.08294942,
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J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital,
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5-minute ETA.
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On board, I have a 74-year-old male patient chief complaint hypoglycemia.
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Patient is known to EMS,
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known to have hypoglycemic episodes.
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Typically more alert,
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oriented with better GCS.
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Currently,
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patient is alert, not oriented, GCS of 8.
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Patient continues to remove vitals equipment, unable to obtain oxygen saturation.
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Unable to obtain oxygen saturation,
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we'll be trying for blood pressure and pulse again.
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Temperature of 97.2,
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infrareds, and glucose of 41.
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We've given 1 milligram glucagon, unable to establish IV access.
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The patient does have patent airway,
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a respiratory rate of 16.
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Skin appears to be warm,
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dry, however, multiple skin tears on the patient's arms.
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Looks like previously bandaged from last trip to the hospital.
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The patient is also covered in fecal matter.
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Rest of exam, it's unremarkable at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506
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