77-year-old female treated for severe COPD attack, Lexington NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, emergency responders treated a 77-year-old woman experiencing a severe COPD attack with respiratory distress. Her oxygen levels improved after treatment, and she was stable en route to Lexington Memorial Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Davidson NC Hospital Group Calls
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It's a 10. Currently about your facility of routine traffic with a 77-year-old female.
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She complains of a COPD exacerbation tonight.
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The patient woke up about 30 minutes ago.
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Difficulty breathing.
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Upon arrival, extreme respiratory distress with extremely diminished lung sounds.
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Room air saturation was 72%.
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She is up to 99% after three times nebulizer treatments.
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Respiratory status has improved significantly.
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Further vital signs,
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a heart rate of 102, sinus rhythm on the monitor.
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End-tidal 35,
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respiratory rate, 18,
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blood pressure of 152 over 92,
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glucose of 96.
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She is alert with GCS 15, will reassess in about 10 minutes.
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Central Ave, Lexington, NC 27292
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