Elderly woman transported for breathing difficulty, Howell MI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders transported a 79-year-old woman from urgent care in Hartland to St. Joseph Livingston Hospital for shortness of breath. The patient, who tested positive for COVID, was given oxygen and remained stable during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Statewide MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good afternoon, Alpha 912.
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We are currently transporting a 79-year-old female patient from urgent care in Hartland to your ER for shortness of breath that has been ongoing for about a week.
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The patient noted that the symptoms became worse with exertion.
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It took longer for her to recover when she was at rest.
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At the start, her pulse ox was 90% on room air.
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She was given oxygen via nasal cannula.
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Her oxygen level increased to 97%.
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She is currently on 2 liters.
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The patient stated that she took a home COVID test, which came back positive.
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Here,
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Current blood pressure is 130 over 50.
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Heart rate is 68, time on the monitor.
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Pulse ox is 96%.
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Respiratory rate at rest is 16.
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When she stood up, her respiratory rate increased to 20.
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If there's nothing further, our ETA will be about three to five minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Byron Rd, Howell, MI 48843
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