Here is a summary of Brentwood
Fire and Rescue’s emergency responses for the period of May 6 through May 11,
2013.
We responded to 37 emergency
calls for service.
These calls can be broken down
into the following categories:
EMS/Rescue: 24
Hazardous Condition: 2
Good Intent: 4
False Call: 7
Here is an overview of
significant events from this period’s activities:
Tuesday, May 7 at approximately 10:45 pm:
E3 was dispatched on a report of
a gasoline spill. Upon arrival crew members found approximately 10 gallons of
gasoline on the ground. E3 deployed absorbent to the area to contain the spill.
Once the hazard was mitigated, E3 cleared the scene and returned to quarters.
Wednesday, May 9 at approximately 7:42 am:
E1 was dispatched on a medical
call for injuries from a fall. Upon arrival crew members found one PT
unresponsive. Bystanders reported that the PT had been seizing prior to BFR
arrival and had struck their head on the ground. Bystanders also reported the
possibility of drug use or overdose. E1 performed a rapid trauma assessment and
collected baseline vitals. The trauma assessment revealed a head injury and the
vitals showed delayed pupillary response. Supportive care was initiated, to
include oxygen therapy, and the PT was immobilized and packaged for transport
before care being turned over to EMS. The PT was transported emergency traffic
to an area hospital.
Thursday, May 10 at approximately 5:39 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a report of
an irregular heartbeat. Upon arrival crew members found one PT sitting in a
chair and complaining of difficulty breathing. The PT reported a history of
heart arrhythmias and stated that their heart was racing. E2’s paramedic
applied the 12 lead to the PT and determined that their heart was not in the
appropriate rhythm. EMS arrived on scene and PT care was transferred before the
PT was loaded into the ambulance for emergency transport to an area hospital.
Friday, May 11 at approximately 3:16 pm:
E2 was dispatched on a report of
a possible diabetic emergency. Upon arrival crew members found one PT who was
exhibiting signs of altered mental status. A PT history and baseline vitals
were obtained which revealed a history of diabetes and severely low blood
glucose levels. Because the PT was awake enough to control their own airway,
oral glucose was administered, resulting in an increased blood glucose level. Glucagon
was then administered via injection, which further improved the PT’s mentation.
Despite these efforts, blood glucose was not increased enough to safely leave
the PT, so the decision was made to transport them to an area hospital once EMS
arrived on scene.
Friday, May 11 at approximately 6:48 pm:
E3 was dispatched on a report of
a possible diabetic emergency. Upon arrival crew members found the PT lying on
the floor being attended to by family members. The PT was exhibiting an altered
level of consciousness, and a check of their blood glucose level showed it to
be extremely low. Crew members started an IV and administered a 50% Dextrose
solution followed by additional fluids. The PT’s mental status began to improve
and the PT was eventually able to stand on their own and consume food. The PT
refused transport to the hospital.
