Man treated after insulin dose concern in Martinsburg, Martinsburg WV
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a 77-year-old man was transported to Martinsburg VA Medical Center after concerns about taking insulin doses and abnormal blood sugar levels. He took his prescribed insulin and an additional dose due to no change in blood glucose. He experienced light-headedness for one to two days.
Audio|Heard on: Berkeley County Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
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691 to Martinsburg VA.
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This is Martinsburg VA Medical Center.
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Go ahead.
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I'm en route with a 77-year-old male, last four,
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is (number withheld).
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Last initial,
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B,
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Bravo.
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In route with an approximate 10-minute ETA, as stated 77-year-old male.
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The patient has concern about medication that has been taken.
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A patient has prescribed insulin,
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24 milligrams,
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or 24 units.
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A patient took the 24 units, noticed there was no change to blood glucose, ended up and taking an additional 20 and is now concerned.
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Patient has a glucose on finger stick on 2.84, going to take again before arrival.
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Currently, normal sign up on monitor,
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false rate of 75, blood pressure is 167 over 93.
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Respirations are 2-0, oxygen saturation is 9-6.
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Rest physical examination is unremarkable.
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The patient does state that he has had light-headedness for the past and day to two days.
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Location mentioned:
Butler Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25405
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