Elderly man treated for fainting and nausea near hospital, North Charleston SC
Medical EmergencyAn 80-year-old man experienced near fainting, shortness of breath, and nausea near Medical Plaza Drive. He was treated with aspirin, Zofran, and fluids and transported to hospital in stable condition.
Audio|Source: Dorchester County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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This is Trinand. Go ahead.
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Trident Medical.
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They come in with an 80-year-old male patient complaining of a near syncope episode.
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He didn't lose consciousness.
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He was complaining of shortness of breath and nausea.
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And after the episode,
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there's no complaints of chest pain.
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We did give him 324 aspirin and 4 milligrams of Zofran.
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He's currently receiving 200 cc's of lactated ringer.
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He has, his heart rate is 60 at a page rhythm, 12ly unremarkable.
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Blood pressure is 143 over 81, oxygen saturation 99% on 4 liters, 2 liters of oxygen.
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He has GCS of 15,
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BGL of 104,
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ETA is about 12 minutes, same question to order.
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No questions to orders.
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We'll try and clear.
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Location mentioned:
Near Medical Plaza Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
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