Teen treated for breathing distress, Silver Spring MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders assisted a 15-year-old experiencing breathing distress caused by croup. The patient was treated and transported from a pediatric clinic to Holy Cross Silver Spring Hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: Montgomery MD Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Hello, Holy Cross, Silver Spring.
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This is Montgomery County Medic 723 with a 15-year-old (name withheld).
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Priority two for crew,
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respiratory distress.
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How do you read me so far?
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Go ahead.
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Patient has been sick for at least one week with a cough.
00:21
Today, the grandparents noticed that her respiratory distress with breathing changes worsened, and they went to a pediatric clinic.
00:34
At the pediatric clinic,
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patient was noted to have croup symptoms.
00:42
Patient was dropping in pulse ox status to 90%.
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Patient had a fever of 101 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Patient has received acetaminophen.
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She received epineb and 5 mg of dex.
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Her current vitals are HR 205, SpO2 94% on 8 liters per minute.
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Unless you have any questions for me, we'll see you in about 15 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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