Man treated for breathing difficulty at hospital, Livonia MI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics are treating a 68-year-old man at St. Mary's Hospital who has had difficulty breathing for about one hour. The patient is alert with a rapid heart rate and wheezing in both lungs. He is receiving oxygen and breathing treatments. Blood pressure is high and blood sugar is normal. An intravenous line could not be established.
Audio|Heard on: Wayne MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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St. Mary Mercy, this is Alpha 539, Westland Fire.
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We're at your facility today with a 68-year-old male, and chief complaint is difficulty breathing for one hour.
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Patient is currently alert and oriented, Glasgow Coma Scale of 15.
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Heart rate is 118, no ST depression on 12 lead ECG.
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Oxygen saturation is 100% on 8 liters via nebulizer.
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Last blood pressure was 188 over 109, blood sugar is 103, unable to get an IV at this time.
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Lung sounds revealed wheezing in both lungs, breathing treatment administered.
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Our estimated time of arrival is 10 minutes.
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Do you accept this patient, require anything further?
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Location mentioned:
Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48154
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