Elderly woman transported after fainting episode, Norfolk VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported a 74-year-old woman to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital after she fainted at her home near Gresham Dr in Norfolk. She regained consciousness after about 30 seconds. The patient has a history of cardiac issues and a previous stroke from 2019. Her condition was stable during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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North Creek Base, this is Chesapeake Medic One en route to your facility with a 74-year-old female.
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This patient is coming from home with the chief complaint of a fainting episode.
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Currently, this patient is alert and oriented times four.
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Family states that she was sitting down when she fainted.
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They assisted her onto the floor.
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She was out for about 30 seconds and then regained consciousness.
00:19
No signs of a seizure.
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Patient has a history of heart issues treated in December.
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She also has a history of a stroke from 2019.
00:27
She does have some rashes.
00:28
Currently she is B fast negative.
00:31
Currently on the monitor, her heart rate is around 80.
00:34
Otherwise, EKG is unremarkable.
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We have oxygen saturation of 99.
00:38
Initially her blood pressure was low.
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We got 89 over 97.
00:43
She's at 120 over 53, and we got a blood glucose level of 170.
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Approximately five.
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Do you have any questions or orders?
00:53
No, we'll see that MTA on arrival.
00:55
Proceed.
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Location mentioned:
Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23507
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