Medical emergency near Wilmington Hospital, Wilmington DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics transported a 36-year-old man to Wilmington Hospital after he experienced severe shortness of breath and extremely high blood pressure. The patient also showed swelling in his lower body, and responders noted he was visibly uncomfortable. Emergency personnel were approximately five minutes out from the hospital during the update.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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In base, this is 2181.
00:02
We're about 5 min out from our facility with a 36-year-old male patient experiencing shortness of breath.
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Okay,
00:08
Go ahead.
00:11
A 36-year-old male coming from home has had swelling in his legs and abdomen for the past five days along with worsening shortness of breath.
00:22
For us right now, he looks pretty uncomfortable.
00:25
Heart rate around 105, oxygen level ninety-nine percent on four liters.
00:29
He is very hypertensive, about 238 over 180 with lost diastolic pressure.
00:36
Do you want priority access?
00:37
Again, we'll just give you a heads up.
00:39
You are still only about 5 min.
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Hang back for questions.
00:43
No questions. We'll see you when you get here.
00:44
Nine hundred and ninety-eight.
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Location mentioned:
W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
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