Elderly patient in respiratory distress transported, Columbia SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services in Richland County transported an elderly male patient experiencing apparent respiratory distress from a care facility to Parkridge ER. The patient appeared combative during treatment attempts, with high respiratory rate and mild hypoxia. Condition was described as not emergent but monitored closely en route.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Parkridge ER Richland County Unit 226, en route to your facility at this time.
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One patient, not emergent, elderly male coming from (name withheld) Home with apparent respiratory distress.
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EMS reports the patient is in respiratory distress, breathing heavily and using accessory muscles.
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Patient has history of dementia with a baseline GCS of 14 and becomes combative during breathing treatments or oxygen therapy.
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Unable to obtain accurate blood pressure, pulse rate is 100, sinus tachycardia on monitor.
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Respiratory rate about 40 per minute.
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O2 saturation in room air is 95%.
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Patient is not allowing DNF treatment.
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Estimated arrival in about nine minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Palmetto Health Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29212
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