Woman treated for severe breathing problems en route to hospital, Columbus OH
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 71-year-old woman with severe breathing difficulties and low oxygen levels was treated by paramedics. She had wheezing, cough, and high blood pressure. She was given oxygen and medications en route to Riverside Methodist Hospital near Olentangy River Rd.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin OH Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good morning, this is Orange Township Medic 361.
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Currently en route to your facility with a 71-year-old female.
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Chief complaint today was acute respiratory distress upon our arrival.
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Patient had an SpO2 of 75% on 4 liters per minute.
00:14
We did put her on an air breather, got it up to 98%.
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She did have audible wheezing at the time.
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When we listened to her lungs, she had wheezing all over and crackles in the lower region.
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She says she's been sick for the past week.
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Last night, this is when this got worse.
00:34
She has shown signs of distress with moderate blood pressure 174 over 127.
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They have given her albuterol treatments and she's been coughing up mucus.
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And we gave her 125 Solu-Medrol.
00:46
She's on non-rebreather at this time.
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At 98%, we'll be there in five to 10 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214
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