Teen allergic reaction at Yreka home sparks urgent medical response, Yreka CA
A 16-year-old experienced a severe allergic reaction to likely peanuts or seafood near Main St, prompting urgent medical transport after self-administering Benadryl.
Audio|Source: Humboldt County Law, Fire and EMS - Eureka and North
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Transcript:
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Our city one, code two, level two,
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ALS[2], medical.
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Yeah, calling your time is 1904.
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Fernstein, I'm City One.
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We've got about a five-minute EJ at your facility.
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I have a 16-year-old male, chief complaint, of an allergic reaction.
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Possibly to food, he has peanut allergies and also seafood allergies.
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Possibly had some of those tonight with his meal.
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He is ANO times four, vital signs.
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Currently 124, so sign its attack.
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Blood pressure 118 over 73, respiratory rate is 18.
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Lungs are clear and equal bilateral.
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I don't hear any wheezing or any respiratory compromise.
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He does have red hives.
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Most of his torso on some of his face, kind of red and swollen into his bath.
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And he took 25 of Benadryl prior to our arrival.
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And we'll see in about 4 to 5.
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Do you have any questions?
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16 year old male, 16.
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We have a guardian on board here.
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No questions to order at this time if I'm in upon arrival.
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Code 3[1]-medical near Main St.
Police codes explained
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Code 3: Emergency response with lights and siren
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ALS: Advanced Life Support (medical response level)
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