72-year-old man treated for shortness of breath after snow shoveling, Newark DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics reported a 72-year-old man with a history of heart problems experienced shortness of breath after shoveling snow. His vital signs were monitored, and he was stable and transported to Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good morning, Christiana.
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This is Kent County, Maryland, Paramedic.
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We're out. I have a 72-year-old male.
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Chief complaint is shortness of breath after shoveling snow with extensive cardiac history.
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How do you copy?
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Quite clear.
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At this time, paced consistently at morning times three.
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He has extensive cardiac history with a pacemaker and is stable at your facility.
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At this time, he is in a physical rhythm with a pacemaker.
00:33
Official exam.
00:35
He has had cold symptoms during this episode.
00:43
Blood pressure was 210 over 100, pulse 90, respiratory rate 22 and oxygen saturation was 95%.
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Lungs were clear bilaterally and warming.
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His Glasgow Coma Scale was 15 and remained so the entire time.
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Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
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