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Elderly patient with confusion improving in transit

Heard on: Hamilton TN Hospital Group Calls
01:38
00:00
Erlanger, downtown Hamilton County Medic Three.
audio iconMedical Emergency
E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN 37403
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Emergency responders are transporting an elderly patient who suddenly developed trouble speaking and following commands about an hour earlier. Family members reported that the patient was awake but not talking and sometimes unresponsive. When the crew arrived, the patient was breathing, unable to follow commands, and not speaking. During transport the patient has improved, is now awake, confused, able to follow simple commands, and can answer some basic questions, though does not know their location or recall events. Vital signs are being monitored and an intravenous line has been started while they continue to the hospital.

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