Medical team handles breathing issue at hospital, Newark DE
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As discussed during the dispatch call, at Christiana Hospital in Newark, EMS personnel discussed the condition of a woman experiencing shortness of breath following recent pneumonia. The patient has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure. Paramedics reported stable vital signs and requested a BLS release to the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Christiana Hospital, go ahead.
00:03
This is Paramedic (number withheld).
00:05
Can you talk on the line for a BLS release to your facility? How do you copy?
00:09
Please proceed.
00:12
60-year-old female has been having off and on shortness of breath all day, recently getting over pneumonia.
00:18
Does have a history of COPD and CHF.
00:21
Administered her own nebulizer treatments earlier with minimal relief.
00:26
Lungs are clear and equal bilaterals.
00:28
She is ninety-eight percent on room air, ninety-two for a heart rate.
00:33
Twelve leads unremarkable.
00:34
Pressure is 114 over sixty-four.
00:38
There is no work of breathing at this time.
00:40
Again, looking for BLS release.
00:42
Stand by for any questions.
00:45
How soon do you need to get into the facility?
00:49
It would be about 10 minutes.
00:52
Car number (number withheld), okay for BLS release?
00:55
I'll be in (number withheld).
00:57
Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
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