EMS rushes young woman to hospital after Lexapro overdose, Rutherfordton NC
Medical EmergencyConcern rises as EMS transports an 18-year-old female to Rutherford Regional after a Lexapro overdose; patient remains stable and conscious during transit.
Audio|Source: Polk County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
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Rutherford Regional E.R., this is MediX-50, routine patient station.
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Drutherford, go ahead.
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MediX-50, we're inbound, routine traffic, about 10-minute ETA.
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We're inbound with an 18-year-old female.
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This is a call down referencing overdose.
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Patient presented as alert and stable.
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Patient had an episode of emotional distress and took an estimated six to seven 10 milligram Lexapro tablets.
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Patient is alert and oriented, GCS 15.
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Vital signs: heart rate 112, no other abnormalities noted.
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Blood pressure 127 over 78.
01:02
Oxygen saturation 98% on room air.
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Patient temperature noted to be around 25 degrees Celsius.
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Respirations about 32 per minute.
01:19
Vitals monitored en route.
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Expected arrival in about 8 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
S Ridgecrest Ave, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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