Patient treated for sickle cell episode at medical center, Indianapolis IN
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a 58-year-old patient experienced a sickle cell episode with low oxygen levels and fluctuating blood pressure. Emergency medical services transported the patient to the Veterans Administration Medical Center for treatment. The patient's consciousness improved during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Marion IN Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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I think a 58-year-old, he's had a sickle episode this morning.
00:05
He was awake and alert when we got through, but he was kind of nodding off.
00:08
Very diaphoretic, slow to respond,
00:12
oxygen saturation, a little bit low.
00:15
Since then, his level consciousness has improved.
00:18
Initial blood pressure was 19 over 60, I believe, right now we're at 108, over 75, sinus rhythm on the monitor, and bring about 70.
00:28
So in history, diabetes, his sugar is 2,000, sorry,
00:32
218.
00:36
That's kind of a long guy for you.
00:38
He's reluctant to go when he finally agreed to come and see you in about 8 to 10 minutes if you don't pay anything else.
00:46
Thanks, medic.
00:47
We'll leave the room when you get here.
00:50
Claire, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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