81-year-old female treated for severe knee pain, Wendell NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, emergency medical services transporting an 81-year-old female with severe right knee pain that worsened overnight. She had recent cortisone treatment and ineffective pain relief from Tylenol. Patient's vital signs are stable.
Audio|Heard on: Johnston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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WakeMed Wendell, WakeMed Wendell, this is EMF 868686 with a patient report.
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Go ahead, WakeMed.
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This is EMF 868686.
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We are on the way to your facility with an 81-year-old female patient coming from home.
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Patient states that this morning she is experiencing knee pain in the right knee that is radiating above the knee and down to the right foot.
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Patient thinks that she has been taking Tylenol for pain control, but it has not helped.
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She received cortisone shots about three weeks ago.
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Yesterday the pain felt stiff, and this morning it is much worse than yesterday.
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Current blood pressure is 133 over 82, heart rate 88 on room air.
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GCS is 20.
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Can you go to the charge desk at arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Wendell Valley Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591
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