Elderly man treated for weakness after bed fall, Norfolk VA
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, emergency personnel are transporting a 79-year-old man with generalized weakness after slipping out of bed. He is alert and denies chest pain. His blood pressure and glucose levels are elevated. Aspirin was given. Patient is en route to Lee Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Leigh Base, Leigh Base, ambulance 424P, how do you copy?
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This is Lee, go ahead.
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Hi Lee, we're en route to you with a 79-year-old male.
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As a chief complaint of generalized weakness starting this morning when you woke up,
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Family was also unseen.
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The report is finding him on the ground after he had slid out of bed.
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He's not really quite sure how long he was down on the ground, but he denies hitting his head.
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He's negative for blood thinners,
00:29
A&O4 acting appropriately.
00:31
History of hypertension, a 12 lead was submitted to your facility.
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I'm noting possible elevation in B3, V4,
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but he's denying any chest pains or shortness of breath as of right now.
00:43
I did give 324 of aspirin.
00:46
Last bit of vitals for you as follows.
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Pulse rate of 78, 96 on remair.
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Plus blood pressure of 186 over 103.
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Glucose of 180.
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Currently six minutes out.
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Any questions or orders?
01:01
No questions or orders of Simon on arrival.
01:03
Leigh Base Clear.
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Location mentioned:
Kingsley Ln, Norfolk, VA 23505
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