Woman treated for breathing difficulty after COPD flare-up, Buckhannon WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS responded to a 68-year-old woman experiencing breathing difficulty after a recent COPD exacerbation. She was on oxygen with low oxygen levels and lung wheezes. Vital signs included stable heart rate and blood pressure. Patient was transported to St. Joseph's Hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: Randolph WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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We're inbound to your facility with approximately 5-minute ETA.
00:03
I have a 68-year-old female patient.
00:08
She's complained of difficulty breathing.
00:10
Onset was Thursday.
00:13
I thought she felt better but was released from the hospital that day for COPD exacerbation.
00:19
Patient was found on five liters of oxygen, saturating at 78%.
00:24
She said she has green sputum, lung sounds currently show slight wheezes in the upper lobes.
00:32
We have very diminished bilateral lung sounds.
00:36
For her vitals currently, I have her on a non-rebreather at 15 liters.
00:42
She's saturating at 93%.
00:44
Current heart rate is 91, looks like 80 on the monitor, last pressure was 150 over 68.
00:52
She has a glucose of 147.
00:55
She is throwing PVCs occasionally.
00:58
I don't believe she has a history.
01:01
If you don't need anything further, we can give the rest at bedside.
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Location mentioned:
Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
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