Elderly man confused while driving receives glucose treatment, Diamond Springs CA
Medical EmergencyA 73-year-old man was stopped by a sheriff while driving because he appeared confused about his location. Paramedics treated him with glucose for altered consciousness. His vital signs were stable after treatment.
Audio|Source: El Dorado and Amador Counties Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Good evening, this is Paramedic Sharp on board. Medics 5. We're coming to you, Code 2 ALS.
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On board today, I have a 73, 73-year-old male patient. She can play today as an ALOC[1]. The patient is currently about N-O3 GCS of 14, pulled over by a sheriff,
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unsure of where he was at the moment.
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Other than that, patients vitals are stable in as follows.
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Last blood pressure, 140.
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over 88, 146 over 88.
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Pulse of 87 finest on the monitor set 96% on room air, 16 respirations.
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We did give him 15 grams of glucose, initial blood glucose was 69, 69,
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and his blood glucose has come up to 118-118. Other than that, we have no other interventions started at this time, unless you have any questions or orders, it'll be about 6 to 8 minutes.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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ALOC: Altered level of consciousness requiring assessment or response.
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Location mentioned:
Missouri Flat Rd & Headington Rd, Diamond Springs, CA 95667
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