Elderly man transported for dizziness, Norfolk VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, norfolk Medic 15 transported an 80-year-old man to a local hospital for dizziness and lightheadedness that began the previous evening after starting new medication. Vitals were stable, and no additional symptoms were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Leigh, this is Norfolk Medic 15.
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I'm en route to your facility with an 80-year-old male.
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Chief complaint today of dizziness and lightheadedness since approximately 8 p.m.
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Last night.
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Patient stated he started on metoprolol yesterday morning and has been frequently going to the bathroom.
00:21
Vitals are as follows.
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I have a blood pressure of 138 over 74.
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100 percent on room air, pulse of 80, blood sugar of 169.
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About 8 minutes out from you.
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Any questions or orders?
00:36
Any chest pain or shortness of breath? Can you do an EKG on him?
00:41
No chest pain, no shortness of breath.
00:45
Denies abdominal pain.
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No other symptoms at this time.
00:50
Proceeding down that assignment on arrival.
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Let us know if anything changes.
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Location mentioned:
Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502
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