Medical team assists choking patient at University Hospital, Ann Arbor MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel reported transporting an elderly woman to University Hospital after she appeared to choke while eating. The patient had a partial airway obstruction, low oxygen saturation, and an elevated heart rate. She remained conscious and able to speak, and emergency staff were providing suction and oxygen while en route to the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Washtenaw MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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University Hospital, Alpha 8120.
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Eighty-One Forty.
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Reversed HP Alpha 8120, inbound emergent with an 85-year-old female for choking.
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Patient is ANO1 at baseline.
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She's on a puree liquid diet.
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She was having lunch when she aspirated on her meal.
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We've been suctioning her continuously.
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She can speak.
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It's a partial obstruction.
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Blood pressure 151 over 97, heart rate 120.
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Oxygen saturation about 80 to 85%.
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Receiving six liters per minute via cannula.
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Respirations about 30 a minute.
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GCS estimated at 14.
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Arrival to facility in about five minutes.
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Clear on State Street.
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Negative street back upon arrival to reach us.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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