Man treated for high blood sugar and vomiting, Polk County NC
Emergency medical services transported a 32-year-old man from his home near Turner Road for treatment of high blood sugar, nausea, vomiting, and irregular heartbeat. He was given fluids and medication during transport.
Audio|Source: Polk County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
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Reddick Turner Road for routine patient report.
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This is right.
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Probably the 92.
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This is Maddyton.
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We're en route to transport a 32-year-old male patient from home.
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Patient complaints include high blood sugar, nausea, and vomiting.
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The patient said he has felt like this for a couple days.
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Check the blood sugar on scene, reading high.
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He's alert only at times during this.
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Tenforth.
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Patient has abnormal heart rhythm on the monitor.
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Last blood pressure was 190 over 101.
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Oxygen saturation was 95% on room air.
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An IV is in his left arm with a 20-gauge, providing him with fluids currently, KBO.
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I'm going to provide him with 4 milligrams of Zofran in a minute.
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We have an ETA approximately 5 minutes, let me know if you require anything further before we arrive at the facility.
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Location mentioned:
Turner Rd, North Carolina 28782
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