Elderly man taken to hospital for infected pressure ulcers, Petoskey MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly man with infected pressure ulcers and moderate pain is being transported to the hospital. He has three ulcers on his buttocks, including one that appears infected. His vital signs are stable.
Audio|Heard on: Straits Area Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Clare, this is 40L8, and bound to your facility with an 87-year-old male.
00:07
We were called out by a home health care nurse for three ulcers on his buttocks.
00:15
There's one on each side.
00:21
That she rated as a grade two, and one right in the middle that is black and looks infected.
00:32
Patient currently rates his pain as 3 to 4 out of 10.
00:36
However, when we hit bumps, he says it goes up to about 5 or 6.
00:40
Current vitals are as follows.
00:42
Heart rate of 82.
00:43
93% on room air, no difficulty breathing.
00:49
Last blood pressure 147 over 78, ETA about 25 minutes.
00:55
Do you require anything further at this time?
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Location mentioned:
Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI 49770
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