Medical transport for patient in distress at hospital, Bel Air MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics from Harford County transported an adult female in severe respiratory distress to Upper Chesapeake Medical Center in Bel Air. The patient, who had a history of asthma and recent illness, experienced significant difficulty breathing and was treated with medication and respiratory support en route to the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Harford County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:59
Transcript:
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EMRC, EMRC, Harford County Medic 83, we're coming also to Upper Chesapeake Bel Air.
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304, 304.
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Harford County Medic 3 is online for transport.
00:16
I'll check the state's online.
00:18
We will apply medical direction.
00:20
And again, informational for a party in respiratory distress.
00:24
Thank you, copy.
00:29
I copy. Go ahead.
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This is Harford County Medic 83 en route with a 34-year-old female patient, priority control breathing.
00:37
Patient has been sick recently with the flu and had sudden trouble breathing today, which progressed from long-term shortness of breath.
00:48
Patient has a history of asthma.
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She has been intubated and on CPAP before for previous asthma attacks.
00:55
Upon arrival, patient was at 100% on room air.
00:59
However, she seemed to be in severe respiratory distress with upper airway constriction audible during breathing effort.
01:12
Patient’s pulse was in the 130s and tidal volume was 40.
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Respiratory rate currently is 22.
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It was in the 30s earlier.
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Patient was administered medication.
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One dual treatment, 0.5 IMFE.
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We tried to obtain IV access.
01:30
Were not successful.
01:32
She received about half the dose of dex because she couldn't take most of it orally.
01:39
I am guessing 5 mg.
01:42
GCS 15, alert times four.
01:43
She is currently vomiting, but the airway is patent.
01:48
Oxygen saturation remains acceptable.
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Blood pressure slightly low around 90 systolic.
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80 over 50.
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Unless you have any further questions, we'll see you in about 5 to 10 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel Air, MD 21014
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