Male patient with abdominal pain transported after leg surgery, Ironwood MI
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A male patient with recent leg surgery is being transported due to abdominal pain, nausea, and elevated blood sugar. He has not had a normal bowel movement for three days and reports high pain levels. Vital signs include a fever and normal oxygen levels. He is en route to the hospital for further care.
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Transcript:
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Transporting one with Aspirus Ironwood.
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Hey, Rappoo, Sparsarnwood at 9 a.m.
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From Beacon 306.
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1,306.
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We're currently en route with a 59-5-9-year-old male.
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Chief complaint: he has been having abdominal pain and nausea.
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He broke his left lower leg about a month ago.
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They performed significant surgery.
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He had the staples removed yesterday.
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He has been having a lot of pain and taking pain medications.
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He has not had a normal bowel movement in about three days,
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and has been taking medications to help with that.
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He feels like he needs some help.
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Temperature is 102.
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He is getting 98 to 99% oxygen on room air.
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Lung sounds clear bilaterally. Blood pressure 119 over 82.
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He has a history of diabetes with a blood sugar of 293.
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We are about five minutes out; further questions are ordered.
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N10561 Grandview Ln, Ironwood, MI 49938
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