Elderly man treated after fainting near Christiana Hospital, Newark DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a possible medical episode involving an elderly man who lost consciousness near Christiana Hospital. The individual was initially unresponsive and pale but regained consciousness and stability during transport.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:15
Transcript:
00:00
Is there anyone inbound near the facility with about a 70 ETA on board of an 84-year-old male syncope? How do you copy this radio?
00:09
Copy, go ahead.
00:12
An 84-year-old male was apparently talking to his family when he suddenly put his hands to his head and experienced a syncopal episode.
00:21
He was unresponsive upon our arrival.
00:27
He was profusely diaphoretic, very pale.
00:30
Very poor overall presentation.
00:35
Initial heart rate was forty-five.
00:41
Blood pressure was 170 systolic.
00:45
After placing in supine, he had a brief period of apnea.
00:56
In which we assisted his respirations after that short period.
00:59
He's now awake, alert, oriented, answering all questions appropriately.
01:03
His vitals are completely normal.
01:05
One hundred and twenty-four over 80 for blood pressure, fifty-two for oxygen.
01:08
His sugar is normal.
01:12
We're just going to continue our transport.
01:13
We'll notify on arrival.
01:14
Same my precautions.
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Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
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