Patient with severe leg infection agrees to hospital transport, Kissimmee FL
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, patient at Mallory Circle apartment has a severe leg infection with fever and abnormal vital signs. EMS and medical control spent about 45 minutes persuading the patient who was hesitant to go to the hospital due to past family experience. After discussion, the patient agreed to private transport to receive necessary treatment including antibiotics.
Audio|Heard on: Osceola County Public Safety
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04:57
Transcript:
00:00
Rescue 72, Engine 72.
00:04
Unknown medical problem near Mallory Circle, Apartment.
00:09
(number withheld).
00:11
Rescue 72,
00:13
Engine 72.
00:15
Unknown medical problem.
00:17
Near Mallory Circle, Apartment.
00:21
(number withheld).
00:25
Engine 63, Medical Control, how do you copy?
00:29
Engine 63, go ahead.
00:32
Good morning, this is Engine 63.
00:39
Talk to the patient, but first, who called 911, and what is the patient's reason for not wanting to go get evaluated for what sounds like severe cellulitis?
00:56
Patient is hesitant to be seen at the hospital due to previous family history, including a death.
01:06
He claims a white coat syndrome.
01:10
And who called 911 for him?
01:14
Uh,
01:16
Girlfriend called 911.
01:19
Okay, can I talk to the patient?
01:23
Go ahead, Doc.
01:28
Good morning, sir.
01:29
My name is Dr.
01:30
O'Callivan.
01:31
I work with the paramedics.
01:32
Can you tell me what's going on with your leg and how long it's been bothering you?
01:41
I'm talking about a few days ago, but it was just a scar and I just didn't call earlier. I guess if somebody got a thank you or something,
01:56
I don't know, but he had to say in the career.
02:02
Your vital signs indicate a systemic infection, which means the infection has spread from your skin into your bloodstream.
02:18
It is unusual to have a fever and high heart rate related to a skin infection.
02:26
What is your plan to get care if you don't want to go to the hospital today?
02:33
My plan was to have some music and ride it out.
02:37
But since I have employees telling me this is severe, I'm going to go in the next 30 minutes.
02:43
The station says he's going to have somebody else drive him.
02:48
We've been on the scene about 45 minutes trying to convince him.
02:54
Okay,
02:57
sir,
02:58
You don't have to go in an ambulance, but this sounds quite severe.
03:05
Your vital signs are very abnormal, so this is not something your body will get rid of on its own.
03:10
You do need antibiotics,
03:12
and you won't get those without seeing someone.
03:15
Who will take you to the hospital?
03:19
A few friends will help me get there.
03:24
I know my environment is not ideal.
03:29
I probably can have the fact that you know,
03:33
Dr.ette, I'd be happy with you.
03:35
Thank you, Captain.
03:42
I see you on one.
03:47
1031 hours.
03:54
6-3,
03:56
Dr. Osolvon.
03:57
We captured a picture of the patient's leg.
04:00
We'll possibly attach it to the report.
04:05
We've been on scene about 45 minutes.
04:09
We've tried to convince him to go.
04:13
His leg is severely swollen and painful to touch.
04:18
Is his girlfriend still on scene?
04:22
Yes, ma'am.
04:25
Did she hear what I was saying?
04:29
Yes, ma'am. She was sitting next to listen.
04:32
He has capacity to refuse, but we should return if he changes or refuses to go.
04:42
He will become septic and unresponsive without antibiotics.
04:47
Did he have a normal blood sugar?
04:53
No blood sugar checked at this time.
04:55
We'll get one now before transport.
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Location mentioned:
Mallory Cir, Kissimmee, FL 34747
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