Ambucycle: #316
Medic: Levi Yitzchak Ben David
Date: June 2013
Location: Rechov Jerusalem, City of Tzfat
Details: 62 years old male
Call Type: Diabetic Coma/hypoglycemic (low sugar)
Status: Semi-conscious
Arrival Time: 3 minutes
Note: The medic was first on scene, when patient did not answer the door, he called the Fire Department to break down the door
Treatment:
• Bag valve mask with high-flow oxygen
• Oral glucose administered to treat the hypoglycemia
• Vital signs check
Outcome:
• After 7 minutes, the patient opened his eyes
• By the time the ambulance arrived, the patient had recovered and was speaking normally
• The rapid professional care helped ensure the patient didn’t go into a diabetic coma