Elderly woman transported for breathing difficulties, Wendell NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, paramedics transported an 85-year-old woman from her home to a medical facility. She had worsening shortness of breath after recent chest fluid drainage. The transport was non-emergency.
Audio|Heard on: Johnston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Hey, Wendell, this is MediX-50, Middix 60.
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I'm en route to a facility, non-emergent traffic on board.
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I have an 85-year-old female coming from home.
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She's experiencing shortness of breath.
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She said she's had on and off shortness of breath for the past year.
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She recently had a chest tube to remove fluid around her lungs.
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The tube was removed two days ago, and today she has worsening shortness of breath.
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Currently, heart rate 97, oxygen saturation 97%.
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Breathing about 26 times a minute.
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Her respiratory rate is 29 to 32.
00:35
Blood pressure is 108 over 208 and she has diabetes.
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If conditions worsen, notify us. We'll see you in about 10 minutes.
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Understood.
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My arrival. Wait a minute.
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Window here.
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10-4, charge.
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Thank you, Wendell.
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Location mentioned:
Wendell Valley Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591
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