Medical emergency for elderly woman with breathing issues, North Charleston SC
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As discussed during the dispatch call, an 83-year-old woman with asthma is experiencing shortness of breath and wheezing with cold-like symptoms. EMS is transporting her to hospital for treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Hey guys, I'm at my second facility with an 83-year-old female patient with cold.
00:08
She has shortness of breath with a history of asthma.
00:12
Also, she appears to have cold-like symptoms.
00:19
In the past week, she's been coughing up some mucus.
00:25
There were no abnormal breath sounds except for wheezing heard on auscultation.
00:32
Her pulse was around 94, looks like sinus rhythm with some frequent PVCs.
00:40
The last stretch I got was...
00:43
169 over 94.
00:44
About 15 breaths per minute.
00:46
I'm going to have a regular and title of 50.
00:53
She's chatting 96-97.
00:55
I have her on two liters right now and we'll reassess here shortly.
00:58
We'll have a D.A. Say about 10 to 12.
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Location mentioned:
Medical Plaza Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
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