Woman suffers severe vomiting after drinking alcohol on medication, Fredericksburg VA
A 62-year-old woman took disulfiram for alcoholism and consumed alcohol on Thursday and Friday. She began vomiting uncontrollably early this morning and was transported to Mary Washington Hospital for nausea and vomiting evaluation.
Audio|Source: Spotsylvania County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Mary Washington ER, Mary Washington, Y'R, this is Orange County, Medic 29 on EMS1.
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Hey, Mary Wash.
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This is Orange County Medic 29 inbound to your facility with a 10-minute 1-0-minute ETA with a 62-year-old female coming in to be evaluated for nausea and vomiting.
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A patient is taking disulfuram for alcoholism and hits some alcohol Thursday and Friday.
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This has just been uncontrollably vomiting.
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As I vomited during the transport, vitals are as follows.
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Polar portions 125 over 77.
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Call rates 110, Oxygen set.
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OxySat 96. DCS is a 15, your partner.
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Okay, so she was drinking Thursday and Friday, and today she has nausea and running.
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Yes, she, between Thursday and Friday, drink about a half of a fifth of vodka,
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has been taking disulfuram for alcoholism, and about 7 o'clock this morning has been vomiting nonstop.
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Okay, hi, I'll let them now.
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Good copy, Orange, out.
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Near Sam Perry Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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