Elderly woman hospitalized for suspected sepsis, Newark DE
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As discussed during the dispatch call, an 81-year-old woman was transported from home to Christiana Hospital emergency department with possible sepsis. Family reported that she had an altered mental status for several days and was warm to the touch. EMS personnel noted an irregular heartbeat, elevated blood pressure, and recent urinary tract infections.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Three on scene right now with 81-year-old female could be a sepsis alert.
00:07
The radio is cutting out a lot.
00:10
All I heard was sepsis alert and go ahead.
00:14
Yeah, 81-year-old female suspected sepsis alert.
00:16
She's coming from home.
00:17
We're going to be there in about 10 minutes.
00:19
Family reported altered mental status for the past several days, warm to the touch.
00:24
That's right.
00:25
AFib anywhere between 100 and 120, pressure is 162.
00:29
Recent UTIs.
00:32
91% on room air, 98% auto.
00:35
Losing nasal cannula.
00:36
Going to be there in about 10 minutes.
00:37
Any questions or concerns?
00:40
No further questions.
00:41
We'll let you know.
00:42
Talk 991. Thanks.
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Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
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