Woman experiences fainting episodes during transport, Norfolk VA
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a 48-year-old woman experienced fainting spells while being transported to Leigh Memorial Hospital. She has a history of iron deficiency and was alert during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:19
Transcript:
00:00
This is Leigh Base, go ahead.
00:03
This is Norfolk Medic 10, Paramedic Martin.
00:05
We're at your facility with a 48-year-old female patient.
00:08
Chief complaint is going to be orthostatic, syncopal episodes.
00:12
Patient fainted twice, lungs on her way to the bathroom which started the 911 call and then again witnessed by EMS when we tried to set her up.
00:19
Patient has a history of iron deficiency, she'll be getting infusion soon.
00:24
No recent illness, patient's alert and oriented, little sluggishness.
00:28
Sure, not complaining of any pain.
00:30
No trauma. PMS is intact.
00:33
Pupils are girl.
00:34
Yeah, no EPU by a pouch.
00:36
We're currently getting to her in 50 cc.
00:39
Having it 99 % on room air.
00:45
Capno 35 . Respiratory rate is 18 .
00:48
Blood sugar is 137 .
00:50
ETA of your visibility is approximately 5 min .
00:52
Any questions or concerns at this time?
00:55
I am sorry you were breaking up.
00:56
Can you repeat? Repeat the blood pressure and the heart rate, please.
01:04
I'm sorry, you're breaking them again.
01:07
One more time for the blood pressure.
01:10
Blood pressure is ninety-two five pounds.
01:14
No further questions or orders.
01:16
See when you get here. Lee base out.
01:18
Copy. Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Kingsley Ln, Norfolk, VA 23505
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