Male patient with sepsis transported from nursing facility, Escondido CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to a skilled nursing facility for a 60-year-old male with sepsis, fever, rapid breathing, and elevated heart rate. The patient has a history of stroke and was being treated with oxygen and fluids before transport to Palomar Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Come into your facility, row number (number withheld), (number withheld).
00:06
(number withheld), this will be for a 60-year-old male with sepsis.
00:13
Palomar, copy, place if he was reported.
00:16
We're coming from a skilled nursing facility.
00:18
Sounds like he's been ill over the last couple of days tonight.
00:21
The staff noticed that he had a fever.
00:24
Did give him paracetamol around midnight tonight.
00:27
Sounds like he had some rapid breathing, which is why they called us out.
00:33
He denies shortness of breath, no chest pain, he's very hot to the touch,
00:39
and denies any dizziness at this time.
00:43
Denies vomiting and diarrhea.
00:46
He has a history of a stroke with left side deficits, which is why he is in the facility.
00:51
Currently breathing at 20 to 24 times per minute, slightly rapid.
00:56
Oxygen saturation 90% off oxygen.
00:59
95% on air.
01:01
Using nasal cannula at four liters per minute.
01:04
He is oriented times four.
01:05
He is oriented times four.
01:10
Blood pressure is 148 over 70.
01:14
Heart rate 116, sinus tachycardia, blood sugar 300, temperature 104.
01:22
He has a 16 gauge established in the right wrist, receiving a bolus. We will be at your back door in about three to five minutes.
01:31
Is there anything else I can get for you?
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Location mentioned:
Citracado Parkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
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