medical emergency for elderly woman with possible sepsis, Mohnton PA
Medical responders were called to near Witmer Road for a 96-year-old woman with increased oxygen needs and signs of possible sepsis related to a leg wound. The patient uses a wheelchair and has had fluid overload and abnormal heart rate. She was recently hospitalized for a wound on her lower left leg. Emergency medical personnel are on the scene providing care.
Audio|Source: Berks County Emergency Services
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666821 around 1030, near Witmer Road, a 96-year-old female increased oxygen demand.
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They increased their oxygen from 2 liters to 6 liters.
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I believe she's having some early symptoms of sepsis.
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She has been fluid overloaded with an abnormal heart rate.
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And she's been experiencing this on and off now for a few days.
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She was recently in the hospital due to a wound on her lower left extremity.
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And I believe the sepsis is in that same route.
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So let's take it.
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Okay.
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For a Citi Medic 3 in a route writing.
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Citi Medic 3 to Reading 1031.
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Medics 6-821 works.
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The patient uses a wheelchair.
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Weighs approximately 160 pounds, take precautions and not indicated through fasting Reading.
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Okay, so we'll copy.
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Joe's. 5884-1 to St.
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Joe's 1032.
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6-2-0521 location.
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950521 location, 1033.
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6,000-25 is available.
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This engine 25 is available, 1034.
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Mark, 9618 on location.
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Medics 6823 on location, 1035.
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Location mentioned:
Near Witmer Rd, Mohnton, PA 19540
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