Elderly woman treated for breathing issues, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a 75-year-old woman to St. Mary’s Hospital after she experienced difficulty breathing. The patient, who has a history of COPD and uses home oxygen, was treated en route with CPAP, magnesium, and other medications. Her condition improved before arrival at the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
This is St.
00:01
Mary's from Med 8.
00:03
Med 8, this is St.
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Mary. Go ahead.
00:06
St. Mary's, this is Med 8.
00:08
We're about 12 to 15 minutes out with a 75-year-old woman with difficulty breathing.
00:19
Patient stated that her symptoms began on Saturday, has a history of COPD, normally on four liters per minute.
00:28
Nasal cannula at home.
00:30
Patient states that she's typically between 93 to 95% with four liters.
00:36
On our arrival, patient was 90%.
00:40
Upon transferring, we went from there for no longer than a minute.
00:44
Patient was desatting down to the 60s.
00:48
We started CPAP treatment with a dual neb.
00:53
Got IV access, did two milligrams of magnesium.
00:56
Over 10 minutes with an infusion.
01:00
And 125 milligrams of medication given.
01:04
Vitals right now.
01:06
Pulse is 110 and regular.
01:08
Blood pressure is 165 over 80.
01:11
SpO2 is at 97%.
01:14
At the moment we're just blowing 10 liters through the CPAP.
01:19
Patient's breathing has improved considerably.
01:23
States that she's feeling a lot better.
01:25
Alert and oriented times four.
01:28
Again, we're about 10 to 12 minutes out now.
01:31
Any questions?
01:33
Five A, thanks, and we will see you in 10 to 12 minutes.
01:38
Thanks, and out.
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S Brooks St, Madison, WI 53715
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