Medical emergency after drug use near hospital, Charleston SC
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Drug ViolationAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a middle-aged male patient experiencing acute respiratory distress, reportedly following crack cocaine use, to a Charleston hospital. The patient was stabilized on CPAP during transport and remained conscious and responsive.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Charleston County, Medi4.
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We're en route to your facility with a 45-year-old male, history of heart failure, presenting with respiratory distress.
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Reports acute respiratory distress shortly after crack cocaine use.
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Room air saturation in the high 70s.
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Had some wheezing in the upper lung fields and rales at the bases.
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Patient had DuoNeb treatment, 1.2 milligrams of sublingual nitro, and a gram of nitro bid.
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Currently on CPAP.
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7.5 PEEP at this time.
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He is alert to morning and time with a GCS of 15.
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Latest vitals: blood pressure 175 over 126.
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Heart rate of 98, sinus on the monitor.
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Respiratory rate 36.
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Room air saturation was 78 percent, now up to 95 percent on CPAP.
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ETA of about 10 minutes.
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Any questions or orders?
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Location mentioned:
Jonathan Lucas St, Charleston, SC 29425
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