Medical team treats patient with severe breathing issue, Charlottesville VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders from Medic 503 treated an elderly female patient with a COPD exacerbation and RSV-related breathing difficulty. The patient received oxygen therapy, albuterol, and Decadron before being placed on CPAP during transport to UVA Hospital. Her condition improved en route.
Audio|Heard on: Albemarle VA Hospital Group Calls
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02:10
Transcript:
00:00
UVA Medcom, Medic 503 on the 800 with a patient care report for you when you're ready.
00:08
Medic 503 en route to your facility with a 78-year-old female experiencing COPD exacerbation.
00:15
Patient walked into the EMS station with significant shortness of breath.
00:20
Patient has history of COPD, tested positive for RSV this week.
00:25
Appears to be an exacerbation from that infection.
00:27
Patient initially had low oxygen saturation but improved with continuous albuterol and high flow oxygen.
00:39
Patient received 10 milligrams of Decadron intramuscularly due to IV difficulties.
00:46
Heart rate 70, sinus rhythm, oxygen level 94 to 96 percent on eight liters of oxygen mask.
00:59
Breathing about thirty-two times a minute.
01:02
Patient reported feeling somewhat better after treatment.
01:39
Medic 503 has initiated CPAP during transport to the hospital.
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Location mentioned:
Hospital Dr, University of Virginia, VA 22903
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