Woman with respiratory distress transported to hospital, Towson MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 62-year-old woman with COPD was experiencing respiratory distress. She accepted transport to St. Joseph Hospital. Vitals showed labored breathing and wheezing. CPAP was offered but refused. Estimated arrival at hospital is 10 to 12 minutes.
Audio|Heard on: Baltimore MD Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:21
Transcript:
00:00
Hey, St. Joe, Baltimore County Medical 11, I do not require a physician.
00:04
Information-only consult, I've actually just talked with you guys, probably about 10 minutes ago, about a 62-year-old with respiratory distress.
00:09
The patient did accept transport, so we're going to be coming to you for the same complaint.
00:15
I'll just give you a new set of vitals.
00:17
Just let me know when you're ready.
00:20
I'm ready. I wasn't... The reason.
00:23
I'll just give you the rundown.
00:24
The patient is alert, but still complains of trouble breathing.
00:28
She has a history of COPD, and she was just at your facility about two days ago for the same issue.
00:33
She initially refused a console with you, but her grandson waved us down, saying it's not getting any better.
00:39
I'll give you a medicine history on arrival.
00:43
Current vitals: blood pressure 132 over 91.
00:45
Pulse is 114.
00:47
Sinus rhythm on the monitor.
00:49
Respirations are 28.
00:50
They are labored.
00:52
Currently giving about 6 liters via cannula.
00:54
Oxygen saturation at 100%, but the patient is still working hard to breathe.
01:00
Shallow respirations and wheezing noted.
01:04
Attempted to apply CPAP, but the patient is refusing it.
01:08
She does not tolerate it.
01:11
That's all I have for St. Joseph.
01:13
ETA probably about 10 to 12 minutes.
01:14
How do you copy?
01:16
No further questions.
01:17
We'll see upon arrival.
01:19
All right. Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Osler Dr, Towson, MD 21204
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