Elderly woman treated for breathing difficulty, Escondido CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a 72-year-old woman with COPD who experienced shortness of breath and flu-like symptoms. She received a breathing treatment while being taken to Palomar Hospital and showed improved oxygen levels during transport.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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On 1.5-72, a 72-year-old female coming from home.
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She complained of being short of breath.
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Patient has had cold, flu-like symptoms for about a week.
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Had a productive cough, runny nose,
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and sore throat.
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Those symptoms have mostly gone away except for the cough.
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She has COPD.
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She was starting approximately 89 on 2 liters at home.
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She has home oxygen with diffuse ronchi and wheezing.
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Given a breathing treatment now, we are en route to Palomar Hospital, IV established in the right AC.
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All the vitals have been uploaded to you.
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With an ETA of approximately five minutes, let me know if you have any questions.
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Are her sats better on the breathing treatment?
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Affirmative, she's at 98 and has significant improvement in breathing.
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Copy, we'll see you inside.
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All right, 144 copies, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Citracado Parkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
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