Man with fever and altered response treated for sepsis, North Charleston SC
Medical EmergencyA 48-year-old man with a history of heart and brain conditions showed fever, weakness, and slower response. He was checked for infection and sent to Trident Medical Center for treatment.
Audio|Source: Dorchester County Fire and EMS
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Today, about 10 to 15 minutes, so I'm going to have a-sepsis alert.
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Male is a 48-year-old with extensive history of A-Fib, stroke, M-I, and pass-throat dementia.
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Wife reports that he's been kind of acting differently since yesterday,
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more weak and not as quick to respond. She did notice it dragging his left side. I don't see any weakness on the left side upon our assessment.
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204 is back and quarters available.
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Yeah, the fever, 100.6 blood sugar for us is 70.
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He's in an AFIB with history rates from 80 to 100 respirations between 20 to 24.
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Lungs are clear, that's 100%.
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I have the established blood cultures drawn those in being admitted third.
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Current blood pressure 108 over 66 respiration, let's say 2024.
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Near Medical Plaza Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
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