Emergency for diabetic woman after recent heart surgery, Powhatan County VA


Emergency responders were called for a 69-year-old diabetic woman near Chastain Lane. Her insulin pump may be broken, and her blood sugar was dangerously low at 3.3. She had recent triple bypass surgery. She was awake and aware but needed urgent care. Responders were requested to arrive without lights or sirens.
Audio|Source: Powhatan County Fire & Rescue
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Box number 0407 diabetic priority 2
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Medics 721, EMS 704, box number 0407. Respond in 967, Madigan Road crosses near Chastain Lane for Diabetic Priority 2, 2141.
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Medics 721 on copying route 2141.
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Onina Medics 721, EMS 704, and we respond for a 69-year-old female, approximately 200 pounds.
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She is diabetic and her insulin pump may be broken, and she could possibly go into keto-acidosis soon.
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She had triple bypass surgery on Wednesday.
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Blood sugar is at 3.30.
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No other symptoms at this time. Vision is awake and aware of her surroundings.
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Copy, file then, you can cancel AMS704.
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104 and Medics 721, the patient's requesting no lights or sirens.
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Okay.
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Palatune, UMS 704 staff.
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AMS 704 staff 2144.4.
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Chastain Ln, Virginia 23113
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