Medical transport of patient with suicidal thoughts, Fredericksburg VA


An 18-year-old patient was transported from an inpatient psychiatric facility with suicidal thoughts and depression to a hospital for medical care. The patient reported thoughts of hanging himself and has a history of autism and anxiety. Vital signs were stable during transport.
Audio|Source: Spotsylvania County Fire and Rescue
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Mary Washington Hospital, Orange County Medic 29 for your report.
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We're at Washington.
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This is Orange County Medic 29.
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We're en route, approximately 12-minute ETA.
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On board, I have an 18.
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That's 1-8-year-old male-to-female patient coming from an in-patient psych facility.
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He's complaining about suicidal ideation and depression.
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He stated that he went to staff and told him that he was having thoughts of wanting to hang himself.
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His history of autism and anxiety, he's currently in the testboard GCS of 15, those are also stable.
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Or an ALSTER, you're probably thinking of any further.
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We're in about 14 times a minute with a blood pressure of 120 over 63.
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Location mentioned:
Near Sam Perry Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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