Elderly man taken to Norfolk hospital for dehydration, Norfolk VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported an elderly man experiencing dehydration and confusion to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. The patient had reportedly been sitting in a chair for several days without food or water and was unaware of the current date.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Norfolk General.
00:02
Good afternoon, this is Public Medic Two.
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Currently en route to the facility with an eighty-five year old male patient complaining of failure to thrive.
00:09
Patient's family stated that (name withheld) had gone to the hospital last Friday.
00:13
Patient is alert and oriented times two.
00:16
He did not tell me his name or where he was.
00:18
He does not know the date or what is going on.
00:21
Stated that the patient’s spouse went to the hospital last Friday.
00:24
He believes it is still Sunday.
00:26
He stated that he has been in a chair since Friday, has not moved, and does not know the last time he ate or drank anything.
00:32
Vitals follow with a pulse of 77 and SpO₂ of 93% on room air.
00:37
We have crackles in all fields.
00:40
Last BP was 159 over 67.
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We recorded blood glucose of 160.
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We are about 7 minutes out.
00:46
Any questions or concerns?
00:47
No, no, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23507
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