Medical transport for man with breathing issues, Columbia SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel transported an elderly man experiencing shortness of breath and chest tightness to Dorn VA Hospital in Columbia. The transport was non-emergency, and the patient appeared stable during the ride but had chronic lung conditions requiring oxygen.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Richland ER, Richland ER.
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This is Richland County Unit 208.
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Yeah, go ahead.
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Richland County Unit 243 to Dorn VA, we're en route to your facility.
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Non-emergent at this time is a seventy-five year old male complaining of shortness of breath and some chest tightness.
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He says that recently he has had post nasal drip.
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He has an extensive history of lung issues, COPD.
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He has a nodule in his lungs at this time and also has CHF.
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Patient is on three liters oxygen all the time.
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His baseline was three liters.
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He was ninety-two percent.
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On breathing treatment, he is 100% breathing about 20 times a minute.
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Heart rate eighty-three regular.
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Signs on the road blood pressure 110 over forty-nine.
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GCS 15. Patient's AP brought ninety-eight point two.
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However, he does have diminished lung sounds.
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Arms are up.
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Five minutes out.
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Location mentioned:
Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
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