Medical team treats man for airway swelling at hospital, Columbus OH
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According to the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported a young man to Mount Carmel East after he experienced throat tightness, chest discomfort, and airway swelling. He appeared stable and was treated with Benadryl before arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin OH Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good afternoon, Mount Carmel East. This is Medic 23 en route with a 19-year-old male patient.
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Chief complaint is airway swelling.
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Patient stated that his jaw began swelling a couple minutes ago.
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It was on some,
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He feels like his throat is closing up and is having chest tightness as well.
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He is alert and oriented times four, GCS 15, vital signs were as follows.
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Heart rate 73, sinus rhythm on the monitor, blood pressure 149 over 79, respirations 20.
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Oxygen saturation 99% on room air.
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We administered 50 of Benadryl IM.
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If you have no further questions, we'll see you there in 5 minutes.
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All right, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
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