Medical call at Union Regional Medical Center, Monroe NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a man experiencing shortness of breath and respiratory distress near Hospital Drive in Monroe. The patient appeared conscious and alert with a history of COPD and hypertension. Crews provided oxygen and were en route to Union Regional Medical Center.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Atrium Union, this is that from 1105.
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Good Union, go ahead.
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He went around with a 66-year-old male colleague from home.
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Conscious, alert, and oriented, GCS 15.
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Complaint shortness of breath and lower extremity edema.
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He was in respiratory distress upon arrival.
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O2 saturation in the 50s and 60s.
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Now 85 to 95% on 5 liters nasal cannula, blood pressure 112 over 65, heart rate 110.
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Only history we have is COPD and hypertension.
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Not allergic to any medicine.
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Two IV attempts, unsuccessful.
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ETA about five minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Hospital Dr, Monroe, NC 28112
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