Elderly man with lung disease refuses hospital transport, Flint MI
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, paramedics at Hurley Medical Center requested permission for a 78-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease to refuse hospital transport after experiencing shortness of breath. The patient was alert, oriented, and able to make his own decisions.
Audio|Heard on: Genesee MI Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Hurley ER, Hurley ER, Nestar Alpha-7-3.
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...interviewed.
00:07
Hurley, go ahead.
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Mr. Alpha 730, calling for permission to refuse.
00:12
I have a 78, (name withheld) year-old now.
00:16
Two complaint today is going to be shortness of breath.
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He is alert and oriented times four with the GCS at 15.
00:21
His pressure was 127 over 72.
00:24
Heart rate is 77.
00:25
He has a pace of living on the monitor.
00:27
Respirations are between 20 and 22.
00:29
It does look like he is having some problems breathing.
00:32
Lung sounds are a little bit wet.
00:35
It's pink, warm, and dry, blood sugar was 130.
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and he has 98% on room air.
00:39
I did give him an albuterol treatment,
00:42
treatment, as he has a C-O-P-D.
00:44
He does not want to go to the hospital, so I just need permission to review.
00:50
You and A. Colin Hurley, hold, please.
00:54
The patient has a GCS 15 and able to make own decisions.
00:58
Okay to refuse for Dr.
01:00
Maimer, M-A-M-M-E-R.
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Mr. Cawley, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Hurley Plaza, Flint, MI 48503
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