Esophageal obstruction treated during medical transport, Wendell NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a 77-year-old man was transported to Wendell Healthplex for treatment of an obstruction in his esophagus after eating dinner. He was unable to swallow water or vomit to clear the blockage. Vital signs were stable during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Johnston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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WakeMed Wendell, this is a medic 4242 en route to your facility, non-emergent, with a 77-year-old male coming from home.
00:09
Chief complaint is an esophageal obstruction.
00:13
Action reports they were having some cabbage and ribs for dinner and felt like something got stuck in their throat and haven't been able to drink water or vomit it up.
00:25
They were not able to cough or vomit it up.
00:27
When they try to drink water, it does not pass down through the obstruction.
00:35
Final vital signs are as follows.
00:37
Heart rate is 75.
00:38
Oxygen saturation is 98% on room air.
00:40
Blood pressure is 141 over 71.
00:43
Blood glucose is 133.
00:46
Temperature is 98.3.
00:48
Glasgow coma scale is 15 at this time.
00:50
No audible stridor detected.
00:53
We are about 10 minutes away.
00:55
Expect arrival at the facility in 15 minutes, let us know if you require anything further.
01:00
Copy that, 4242, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Wendell Valley Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591
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