Man in respiratory distress treated at homeless camp, Belmont NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to CaroMont Belmont Emergency for a 57-year-old male homeless patient in severe respiratory distress. The patient was found at a homeless camp in the woods, exposed to cold, with low oxygen saturation. He was being treated with a non-rebreather oxygen mask and attempts to use CPAP were initially not tolerated. Vital signs showed rapid heart rate and high blood pressure. Medical staff were attempting IV access and ongoing care.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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141A to CaroMont Belmont Emergency patient notification for a respiratory activation.
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Belmont, go ahead.
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141A. We're coming to you, emergency traffic, respiratory activation, 57-year-old male.
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Caught off for difficulty breathing.
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Patient is homeless in a homeless camp about a quarter mile in the woods.
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Been outside in the cold tonight.
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Initially, room air saturation when fire got there was in the 70s.
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He's been on a non-rebreather this entire time.
00:32
Try to do CPAP really couldn't tolerate it.
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We're going to try again.
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Now, very diminished and wrong guy.
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No respiratory history to his knowledge.
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Currently on a 15-liter non-rebreather, we're up to 96.
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Heart raising the 120, sign is tack.
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The title is 20-chartrain waveform.
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Respiratory rate is going in the 40s and less low pressure of 142 over 110.
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Trying to get your IV access.
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We'll be there in about 5.
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Do you need anything else?
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Location mentioned:
CaroMont Pkwy, Belmont, NC 28012
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