Man found confused with head injury near Main Street, Davenport IA
Medical EmergencyA 65-year-old man was found confused and unable to answer questions near Main Street. He had an old bruised head wound with stitches and fresh medical patches. EMS responded to provide medical care. The man showed altered mental status but no signs of stroke. Attempts to establish IV access were unsuccessful. The exact hospital or prior treatment location is unknown.
Audio|Source: Davenport and Quad Cities Metro Police, Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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I'm Ward, I've got a 65-year-old male chief complaint today of altered mental status and confusion.
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Patient was found at a local gas station near a gambling bar.
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The patient was ambulatory but with a stooped gait.
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Patient presented very confused, not answering questions appropriately.
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He's able to follow very basic commands, but afterwards would kind of go off on his own.
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Start rambling,
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making no sense whatsoever.
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When answering altered questions, he was able to answer who he was, but he was not able to answer where he was, what was going on, or how he got there.
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The patient has severe bruising that looks old with stitches in a head wound to the left upper eye.
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He's also got some fresh ECG patches on him.
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It is believed he was seen in a hospital, but location is unknown. He may have been transported to a nearby medical facility.
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Stroke scale is negative, blood sugar is 105.
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No clear medical history available, patient is rambling.
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Blood pressure 124 over 68, heart rate 66, showing sinus rhythm.
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ECG attempted but not successful due to artifacts.
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Respirations are 20, non-laborate, 97% oxygen saturation on room air.
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No IV access established despite multiple attempts.
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Go ahead with that.
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Any further questions or orders?
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Glance your arrival. Lopez Clare.
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Roman arrival 39 Clare.
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Ravenport Truck 1.
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Davenport Truck 1.
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EMS Solo. At 1634, West Second Street.
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Near Main St, Davenport, IA 52801
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