Medical emergency involving infected leg at Sunrise Blvd, Romney WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit is transporting a 47-year-old female patient with an infected surgical site on her left lower leg. She has a history of right leg amputation and diabetes. The patient is also experiencing nausea and high blood sugar. The wound has been bandaged by a home health nurse, and vital signs are stable. The situation may involve complications related to infection and diabetes.
Audio|Heard on: Monongalia WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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WB 5226638 and down to Hampshire Memorial Hospital is about 7 to 10 in the ETA.
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Currently have on board a 47 patient.
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Two complaints are going to be infection to the left lower leg from a previous operation as well as nausea.
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A female patient advised two to three weeks ago, she had an eye assist removed on her leg, and for the past week it has been infected.
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The wound is currently bandaged by the home health nurse.
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Patients also complaining of some nausea.
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Blood pressure is currently 130 every 88, heart rate of 80 normal sinus.
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O2 sat of 96% room air was a true read of 18.
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A patient does have her right leg amputated as well.
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She is afebrile currently.
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Skin is pink warm and dry.
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GCS 4-5-6, lung sounds clear and equal.
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My only medical history I have is the previous amputation as well as diabetes.
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Sugar was 354-354.
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I do have a 20-gauge established in the left AC currently running some fluids at this time have about 150 in.
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Location mentioned:
Sunrise Blvd, Romney, WV 26757
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