Paramedics transport elderly man for leg condition, Springfield OH
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics transported an elderly male from a medical facility near Medical Center Drive in Springfield to the regional hospital. The patient had significant swelling and redness in both legs, possibly due to cellulitis or a blood clot. Condition appeared stable, and transport was precautionary.
Audio|Heard on: Clark OH Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medic Five to ER Fourteen.
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ER Fourteen, go ahead.
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Transporting elderly male patient.
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Chief complaint, leg swelling.
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Both lower extremities, including feet, are red, hot to the touch, very swollen.
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Patient’s legs have been like this for about a couple weeks.
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Nurse called the on-call physician and requested transport to rule out a DVT.
00:28
Possible cellulitis mentioned.
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Patient reports some pain.
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Pain medication administered before arrival.
00:33
Current pain level at six.
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Patient alert and oriented.
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Patient is a DNR-CC.
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No other complaints at this time.
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ETA about six minutes.
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Acknowledged, assignment on arrival.
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Location mentioned:
East Unit, 100 Medical Center Dr #1, Springfield, OH 45504
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