Elderly man transported after mental health crisis, Wilmington DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 83-year-old man experiencing mental health distress was transported by a BLS unit to the Wilmington VA Hospital after police responded to reports that he threatened to harm himself and a family member. Medical staff reported that he was stable and alert but not acting like himself.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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This is BLS unit B9 en route to your facility with an 83-year-old male.
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How do you copy?
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Copy, 83-year-old male.
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Patient en route to your facility with an 83-year-old male, called out by police today for suicidal and homicidal ideations.
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Patient states that he wants to kill himself as well as his (name withheld).
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Medically, he's intact.
00:22
He does have a history of dementia.
00:24
It's A and O times four, but family states he's not acting like himself.
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Vital signs are all stable.
00:29
He's otherwise GCS 15.
00:31
Not complaining of anything right now.
00:34
We will be at your facility in about 10 min.
00:36
Standing by for any questions or comments.
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Location mentioned:
Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19805
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