Child treated for breathing trouble near Midland Pkwy, Summerville SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics transported a young child experiencing trouble breathing, with a history of asthma, from a location near Midland Parkway in Summerville to a nearby emergency room. The child’s oxygen levels improved during transport after receiving treatment for respiratory distress.
Audio|Heard on: Dorchester SC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:46
Transcript:
00:00
Hi, this is Dorchester Medic Six, paramedic A, coming out to facility emergent at this time with a seven-year-old (name withheld) pediatric.
00:10
Patient complained of respiratory distress started Friday.
00:13
How do you copy?
00:16
Provider.
00:20
Hi, I'm realist Dorchester medic.
00:22
Paramedic A en route to facility.
00:23
Seven-year-old (name withheld), respiratory distress, shortness of breath.
00:28
Family members did have flu symptoms when they arrived.
00:35
Patient has a history of asthma.
00:37
Was found laying down on the couch.
00:41
Very lethargic, but still alert and oriented times four.
00:44
GCS of 15.
00:47
Showing obvious respiratory distress.
00:50
Bilateral wheezing with diminished breath sounds at the bases.
00:54
Oxygen saturation was 89% on room air.
00:58
Improved to 96% with six liters via nasal cannula.
01:04
Patient has been given albuterol.
01:10
Patient received a total of 7.5 of albuterol .5.
01:16
Heart rate was 155.
01:22
Back on the monitor,
01:24
Blood pressure of 1.2.
01:29
Oxygen saturation still at 97%.
01:37
97% on oxygen.
01:42
We'll be giving dexamethasone during transport.
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Location mentioned:
Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC 29485
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