Man treated for respiratory failure at Kernersville Medical Center, Kernersville NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, an ambulance responded to Kernersville Medical Center for a 66-year-old man experiencing respiratory failure and shortness of breath. He has a history of COPD and was treated with oxygen and medications during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Forsyth NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good afternoon. Paramedic to guest, so I'm en route.
00:02
Routine traffic with a 66-year-old male.
00:05
Today he is experiencing shortness of breath and respiratory failure.
00:12
On arrival, patient had room air saturation between 73 percent and 85 percent.
00:23
Diminished lung sounds in the lowers and uppers.
00:26
He has a history of COPD.
00:29
Currently respiratory rate about 20, labored.
00:35
Oxygen saturation 95% on 8 liters of oxygen through the nebulizer mask.
00:41
CO2 levels are high at 70.
00:45
Heart rate 84, blood pressure 140 over 66.
00:52
A 20-gauge IV line is in the left hand.
00:54
He has received three DuoNeb treatments, one albuterol, and 125 ml volume of mineral.
00:58
I have been on scene seven minutes.
01:00
Do you require any further?
01:02
Nothing further, room 5 on arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Kernersville Medical Pkwy, Kernersville, NC 27284
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