Elderly man treated for breathing distress, Hagerstown MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a 77-year-old man to Meritus Medical Campus after he experienced shortness of breath. The patient, who has a history of COPD and congestive heart failure, was stabilized during transport and reported feeling better upon arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Washington MD Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good afternoon, Meritus.
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This is (name withheld) on Cronair 793.
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Currently en route to you, we're about five minutes out.
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77-year-old male, complains of shortness of breath since about 9 a.m.
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this morning.
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Patient's wife found the patient very lethargic this morning with a history of COPD and CHF.
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She reported he was completely normal last night, however found him in a supine position in his bed this morning, complaining of shortness of breath.
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Upon examination, we found some cyanosis and difficulty breathing,
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all corrected with positioning and some oxygen administration.
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He's currently stable on the monitor, demand-paced rhythm rate of 80, end-tidal of 45,
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back at his baseline at 93% after 115 milligrams of medication.
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Last pressure is 140 over 60.
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He states he's feeling much better with no other complaints currently.
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Nothing further from you.
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We'll see his desk in approximately 30 minutes.
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Do any interrupt.
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Location mentioned:
Medical Campus Rd, Hagerstown, MD 21742
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