56-year-old man transported with breathing difficulty, Towson MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 56-year-old man is being transported from a surgery center after knee replacement. He has shortness of breath and suspected aspiration. Oxygen levels are low but improve with oxygen therapy. Vital signs include a heart rate of 116 and blood pressure of 126/73.
Audio|Heard on: Baltimore MD Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Welcome to Cadet Medical 117 on 54 office.
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St. Joe.
00:04
Commission.
00:07
Hello, St. Joe's.
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Baltimore County Medic 17.
00:10
Come to you.
00:11
Have about a 5 minute ETA.
00:13
56-year-old male,
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Priority 2.
00:18
Shortness of breath, patient coming from surgery center where he had a left knee replacement.
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During procedure, they believe he may have aspirated gastric contents.
00:34
Saturation is 89% on room air.
00:37
On 5 liters oxygen, saturation is between 93 and 97%.
00:44
Lung sounds show some coarse crackles and diminished breath sounds at the top.
00:49
ETA to facility is about 5 minutes.
00:53
How's your copy?
00:59
Joe's copies.
01:00
What were the rest of his vital signs?
01:05
Blood pressure is 126 over 73.
01:09
Heart rate is 116.
01:11
Respiratory rate 18.
01:13
Oxygen saturation currently 94% on 5 liters.
01:20
Five, please.
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Will see you on arrival.
01:25
Thank you, St. Joe's, Paula County, 117, is clear.
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Location mentioned:
Osler Dr, Towson, MD 21204
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