Paramedics treat man with breathing distress, Baltimore MD
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel in Baltimore transported a 61-year-old man with respiratory distress to Good Samaritan Hospital. The patient reported shortness of breath for about an hour before assistance arrived. His oxygen and vital signs improved during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Baltimore MD EMS-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good Samaritan, this is City Medic Seven.
00:03
I'm transporting a priority two respiratory distress, 61-year-old male.
00:07
How do you copy?
00:10
Good Samaritan copies.
00:13
Patient started complaining of shortness of breath and respiratory distress about an hour ago when engine crew got on scene.
00:20
His initial stats were in the 70s.
00:22
He's been put on 15 liters per minute.
00:25
He's currently setting at 100%.
00:27
Lung sounds are clear.
00:28
He does have a history of CHF.
00:31
Current last, current set of vitals sixty-eight heart rate, blood pressure 181 over 106.
00:37
Patient denies chest pain.
00:39
He has an 18 gauge in his right arm.
00:42
GCS is 15.
00:43
We are about 5 minutes to your facility.
00:46
Any questions?
00:49
Is he on non-rebreather or CPAP?
00:53
He's on a non-rebreather at 15 liters.
00:56
Respiratory rate is about 20 breaths per minute.
01:01
Okay, copy.
01:03
We'll see you upon arrival. Please reconsult if necessary.
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Location mentioned:
Loch Raven Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21239
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