Apparent cardiac emergency near Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a private residence near Santa Fe Dr in Encinitas for an elderly man experiencing shortness of breath and chest pressure. The patient appeared to have a possible cardiac event and was treated with aspirin and nitroglycerin before transport to Scripps Encinitas Hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
You need for a 92-year-old male.
00:02
Chief complaint is going to be shortness of breath.
00:05
Let me see if Scripps Encinitas is open for possible cardiac event.
00:08
We sent.
00:13
Copy that. Arrived on scene of a private residence to find our patient, a 92-year-old male.
00:17
Sounds like over the last week the patient has had a general feeling of unwellness and weakness over the past couple of days.
00:25
Has had a gradual onset of shortness of breath and woke up tonight with some associated chest pressure.
00:35
The patient is alert and oriented, answering all questions appropriately.
00:38
Describes pain as 2 out of 10 on the pain scale.
00:41
History of hypertension.
00:43
We performed a 12-lead ECG and noticed a little bit of elevation in leads V2 and V3.
00:49
A couple millimeters there.
00:50
We sent that ECG over for review.
00:55
Patient has a heart rate of 110, sinus tachycardia.
00:58
Respiratory rate of 14 with clear lungs.
01:01
Blood pressure 138.
01:04
Additionally, we treated with aspirin and nitro for the chest pain.
01:09
Looking to get an IV established on the way down.
01:11
Scripps Encinitas copy.
01:13
Tri-City copies all.
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Location mentioned:
Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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