Urgent medical rescue at St. Joseph’s sparks concern, Buckhannon WV
EMS rushes a diabetic woman with worsening breathing troubles and high glucose to St. Joseph’s, with oxygen support and stable vitals amid concern.
Audio|Source: Upshur County Police, Fire and EMS
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We are inbound your facility with a 60-year-old female patient with an ETA in about two or three minutes.
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Complaining of breathing difficulties that have persisted for a couple of days since last doctor visit.
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Symptoms increased in severity around 4 o'clock this morning.
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No prior treatment before our arrival; vitals are 146 over 76, heart rate 105, SPO2 currently 92%.
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Oxygen on 4 liters via nasal cannula, downgraded from 10 liters by non-rebreather mask.
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Skin warm, pink, dry; pupils equal and reactive; glucose level 424; Glasgow Coma Scale 4, 5, 6.
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Lung sounds clear and equal; patient has history of diabetes.
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If there are no questions, I can provide the rest of the report.
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Have you seen that?
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Confinisher 7-3 out at St. Joseph's.
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10-48.
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Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
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