Elderly woman chokes and refuses hospital transport, Escondido CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a medical emergency near Citracado Parkway in Escondido involving a 101-year-old woman who was choking. The patient was breathing effectively with stable vital signs. After assessment, she refused hospital transport after being advised of potential risks and was cleared to remain at home under observation.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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01:36
Transcript:
00:00
Palomar Engine 80 with an AMA.
00:04
This is Palomar Engine 80, go ahead.
00:08
Palomar Engine 90, your incident number is (number withheld).
00:12
It's going to be for an AMA.
00:13
Call hasn't been uploaded to you, we're working on that now, but it's going to be a 101-year-old female choking.
00:20
Let me know when you're ready for reports.
00:23
Meet with the Lifeguard.
00:27
Closing long stream use appropriately, breathing full and effective with good color.
00:31
She's got normal temp.
00:34
PID cap refill.
00:36
Positive color.
00:39
Negative for any history allergies or myths.
00:42
Vitals are stable.
00:44
She's 138 on the monitor, sinus tach with a strong corresponding radio pulse.
00:48
Lung sounds are clear and equal at about 24.
00:51
She sat 99% on room air.
00:53
We did not hear any high pitch or any possible partial airway obstructions.
01:02
Parents would like to stay home and monitor the patient's condition.
01:05
We've had trouble with that.
01:06
We advise them of the risk and consequences of refusal, including death as well as the ability to recontact 911 at any time.
01:12
Parents did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol and appeared appropriate.
01:16
All building decisions, how do you copy?
01:20
Copy that. That was in there right.
01:23
A child, and it sounds like they get the food out, which is good.
01:28
They can recontact if necessary.
01:30
They're alert and oriented, competent to make decisions, and not impaired by drugs or alcohol.
01:34
As long as they've signed an AMA, you have nothing further.
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Location mentioned:
Citracado Parkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
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