Medical transport for patient with arm infection, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a dialysis patient from West Ashley to Roper Hospital for evaluation of a possible infection in her arm. The patient reported pain and redness at the fistula site, along with elevated blood pressure and blood sugar readings. The situation appeared stable during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Charleston EMS, Medic 14, transporting a 28-year-old female with right arm pain, possibly due to an infection of her fistula.
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The patient was receiving dialysis and noticed increased redness and pain at the site.
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Symptoms started this morning during dialysis treatment.
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The patient reports 8 out of 10 burning, throbbing pain.
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Also reports itching at the site.
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Blood pressure is 187 over 112, heart rate 92, in sinus rhythm.
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Oxygen saturation is 99% on room air.
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Respirations are about 18, not labored, and blood sugar is 286.
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A 20-gauge IV is in place in the left arm. Coming from West Ashley, about 7 to 10 minutes out with traffic.
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Location mentioned:
Ashley Crossing Dr, Charleston, SC 29414
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