Elderly woman with cancer treated for shortness of breath, Encinitas CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly woman with ovarian cancer and recent lung surgery experienced shortness of breath and fatigue at her home near Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas. Emergency responders evaluated her vital signs and provided supplemental oxygen before transporting her to Scripps Encinitas hospital.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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All right, no problem.
00:01
Good morning. How again, RA-121.
00:03
I'm looking to give you guys a BLS-Radio report.
00:07
Plus 125 will be the transporting units to Scripps Encinitas.
00:12
Run over (number withheld).
00:15
Again, (number withheld).
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Again, (number withheld), 87 female.
00:19
Two complaints are going to be shortness of breath.
00:22
All right. The story goes right on scene, private residents.
00:25
I find 87 female, and at times 3 GCS of 15.
00:28
Sounds like a patient has been dealing with ongoing cancer, like ovarian cancer, has been receiving treatments.
00:37
Was recently released from Scripps to enter into this hospital the other day after a small mass was removed from her lungs.
00:45
Got home a few days ago.
00:47
Last night, she was getting a little bit more fatigue.
00:49
This morning, she was noticing some increased shortness of breath, pumping some anxiety.
00:54
Therefore,
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patient family activated 911.
00:58
On assessment,
01:00
in terms of vital signs, patient's heart rate of 78 sinus, blood pressure 136 or 83,
01:06
patient breathing full and effective at 20, standing at 97% on room air, clear lung sounds bilaterally.
01:14
Secondary, patient had a little suspension and her lower abdomen.
01:18
She was told that she was having some...
01:21
Her next area to do a draining.
01:26
feeling some constipation.
01:27
A patient has been taking Norco in terms of pain medication for a little bit now.
01:34
Further, secondary is going to be unremarkable.
01:36
In terms of treatment, just looking at how BLS monitor patient, as well as do some supplemental nasal cannula oxygen on four liters.
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Location mentioned:
Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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