Medical transport from Butler Ave to VA facility, Martinsburg WV
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, medical personnel transported an older male from near Butler Ave in Martinsburg to the VA facility for evaluation of right knee pain and swelling. The patient has a history of rheumatoid arthritis and hypertension, and vital signs indicated elevated blood pressure. The condition appeared non-life-threatening at the time of transport.
Audio|Heard on: Berkeley County Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
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En route to your facility, (age withheld) male.
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Chief complaint is right knee pain and swelling, pain radiating up into his joints,
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groin area.
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Patient has history of rheumatoid arthritis,
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had a doctor's appointment.
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Doctor took him off the rheumatoid arthritis medication.
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He states he's sure that's what it is.
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It's flaring up again, acting up.
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Probably going to have to go back on that medication.
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He's unable to bear much weight on the right leg.
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There is some right leg swelling.
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No deformity noted.
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Good EMS.
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No other complaints.
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Rest of physical exam is unremarkable.
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Vital signs: blood pressure a little high this morning.
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He has a history of hypertension.
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It's (number withheld).
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Heart rate at 103, respiratory rate 18.
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Unlabored, oxygen saturation 98 percent room air.
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Skin pink, warm and dry.
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Pupils are normal.
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Lung sounds clear. DCS (number withheld).
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Last initial (letter withheld).
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Last four (number withheld).
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ETA to facility about 10 minutes.
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We'll see when you get here.
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Over and out.
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Location mentioned:
Butler Ave, Martinsburg, WV 25405
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