Elderly man conscious but disoriented after welfare check, Fort Madison IA
Medical EmergencyAn elderly man was found on the bathroom floor during a welfare check. He was conscious but disoriented and being taken to Fort Madison Hospital. Vital signs showed a fast heart rate and stable blood pressure, but oxygen levels could not be accurately measured.
Audio|Source: South East Iowa, West Central Illinois Public Safety
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Fort Madison Hospital from Lee County out of 106, Tasia Care Report.
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This is Fort Madison, go ahead.
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Approximately 80-year-old male,
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deputies were called for a welfare check.
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Patient was found on the floor in the bathroom covered in his own fluids during unknown downtime.
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He is currently alert, not oriented to the time or event.
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He knows who he is.
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Current vitals have a heart rate, sinus tachycardia 118, last blood pressure was 122 over 88, cannot get a good oxygen reading due to low perfusion.
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We should be there approximately 10 minutes.
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