Elderly man transported for dizziness evaluation, Winston Salem NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 90-year-old man experienced dizziness upon standing and showed orthostatic blood pressure changes. Paramedics transported him to Forsyth ED for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Forsyth NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Forsyth Ambulance 21 to Forsyth ED patient notification.
00:06
Hey, this is Paramedic Smith inbound to your facility with a 90-year-old male.
00:11
90-year-old male, chief complaint is an episode of dizziness when standing from a sitting position this morning.
00:19
Initially, blood pressure sitting down was 172 over 86.
00:27
We stood him up.
00:29
Heart rate went from eighty-four to 104, and blood pressure dropped to 136 over 76.
00:37
Currently sitting on the stretcher, blood pressure is 144 over 79.
00:41
He's sat at 96 to 97 percent on room air.
00:45
His heart rate is seventy-six—it is slightly irregular.
00:49
Twelve lead shows some PACs with sinus rhythm, possible 1st-degree block, and blood sugar was 203.
00:58
Any further questions about this patient?
01:01
See you in about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
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