Elderly woman experiences breathing difficulty near UW Hospital, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported an elderly woman experiencing increased weakness and shortness of breath to UW Hospital in Madison. She had flu-like symptoms for about two weeks, with her breathing worsening this evening. Her oxygen levels improved after supplemental oxygen was given, and she was alert and oriented during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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UW Hospital, this is (name withheld) Medic 47.
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How do you copy?
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This is UW, go ahead.
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(name withheld) Medic 47, en route to UW Hospital with an 86-year-old female, ETA 6 to 7 minutes.
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Chief complaint is weakness and shortness of breath.
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Patient reports flu-like symptoms for the last two weeks.
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This evening her shortness of breath worsened.
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She was unable to sleep and decided to call 911.
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Patient is alert and oriented.
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Oxygen saturation was 91-92% on room air.
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Patient placed on two liters of oxygen, improved to 97%.
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Heart rate is 78 paced.
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Blood pressure is 168 over 91.
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Some pitting edema noted in ankles.
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Respiratory rate is 22.
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Lungs are clear.
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Pupils equal and reactive.
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GCS is 15.
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No treatments at this time.
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We'll get you a flight on arrival.
01:14
UW clear.
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Location mentioned:
Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
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