Elderly woman taken to hospital after fainting, North Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services responded to a medical call for a 75-year-old woman experiencing leg weakness and near-fainting at a residence near Medical Plaza Dr in North Charleston. She had minor hand injuries and low blood pressure. EMS administered fluids and transported her to Trident ER for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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75-year-old female.
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She is a consular hornetka four.
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She complains of bilateral leg weakness and a possible fainting episode.
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The patient was at a friend's house sitting on the bed and believed she might have had a near-fainting event.
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It fell before.
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She does have
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minor skin tears on both hands but otherwise reports she is uninjured.
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Initial blood pressure on scene was 84 over 48 while seated.
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Currently 106 over 60. She has received about 450 milliliters of normal saline.
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Heart rate is 80.
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Sinus rhythm on the monitor with no changes on the 12-lead.
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Oxygen saturation is 96% on room air.
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Respirations approximately 15 per minute, non-labored.
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She denies any flu-like symptoms, chest pain, or shortness of breath.
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She does not have any unilateral weakness.
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She does not have any unilateral weakness in her legs.
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Equal bilateral strength.
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She reports a slight ache in both legs and an ADVT noted.
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About 20 in the left grid.
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Will be at the facility in about 15 minutes.
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Do you have any questions or orders?
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No questions or orders.
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Room of Assumina on arrival, no.
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Location mentioned:
Medical Plaza Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
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