Man with severe back pain taken to Palomar Hospital, Escondido CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 66-year-old man near Citracado Parkway in Escondido reported sudden left-sided flank and back pain and shortness of breath. Paramedics treated him with pain and nausea medication and transported him to Palomar Hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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We have a 66-year-old male who's complaining of left-sided flank and back pain.
00:08
It's sudden onset, non-radiating, originally about a 7 or 8 out of 10.
00:15
Increased pain with inspiration, increased pain on palpation.
00:21
He called with concern about possible PEs.
00:24
He has a family history of PEs affecting many relatives.
00:31
Currently, he's breathing fully and effectively, oxygen saturation about 95% on room air, skin pink, warm, and dry.
00:41
The only treatments given so far: 100 micrograms of fentanyl for pain.
00:48
Pain reduced to about 4 out of 10, gave 4 milligrams of Zofran for nausea from the fentanyl.
00:57
Not really any other issues right now.
01:01
Nothing further for me.
01:04
I let Tom know that you're on your way.
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Location mentioned:
Citracado Parkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
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