Man in trailer has diabetic emergency in Irondale, Port Hadlock Irondale WA


A 78-year-old man in a trailer near West Maud Street in Irondale experienced a diabetic emergency after accidentally taking the wrong insulin. His blood sugar dropped rapidly, he felt nauseous, and could not take anything by mouth. Medical services were sent to assist.
Audio|Source: Jefferson County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Another six, medic two, ALS[1], near West Maud Street, Irondale, diabetic issue.
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ALS[1], near West Maud Street, Irondale, diabetic issue, timeout 256, K-1-7-8-4.
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The nation-only, fire racing route for ALS[1], near West Maud Street, end of information, 256.
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9-4257.
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That's on MedicSixen route, near West Maud Street, cross up 9 Avenue and 8 Avenue.
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Patient is going to be in the trailer on the property, and Tramley will be standing by in the driveway to show you the way to him.
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78-year-old male diabetic who inadvertently took short-acting insulin instead of long-acting.
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His blood sugar is dropping rapidly.
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Most recent reading was 135.
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He's nauseous and they're unable to give him anything orally.
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That next question.
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2058.
Police codes explained
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ALS: Advanced Life Support
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Location mentioned:
Port Hadlock-Irondale, WA
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