Infant turns purple while crying, no EMS transport, Escondido CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to a private residence near Citracado Parkway in Escondido after reports that a two-month-old infant turned purple while crying. The infant did not lose consciousness and appeared alert when EMS arrived. Vital signs were stable, and the mother declined ambulance transport, choosing to drive the infant to Palomar Hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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02:27
Transcript:
00:00
Tri-City RA 126.
00:04
Tri-City 2144, go ahead RA 126.
00:09
Tri-City RA 126, I've got an AMA for you.
00:12
Run number (number withheld).
00:16
Got a two-month-old male, two-month male.
00:20
Chief complaint is going to be.
00:24
We'll go chief complaint of a brief episode this evening.
00:29
We arrived on scene to a private residence.
00:31
Found our patient coming out in (name withheld)'s arms.
00:36
Sounds like (name withheld) states the baby was crying pretty intensely.
00:43
During crying, the baby turned purple while still crying.
00:47
She then noticed the baby stopped crying but was still purple.
00:52
It didn't seem like the baby ever lost consciousness.
00:55
Eyes were still open.
00:56
Baby was still able to track.
00:59
Seems this was just a color change during crying.
01:07
(Name withheld) was a standard speaker only.
01:08
We did use a translator on scene.
01:11
Vitals: heart rate 130, mild tachycardia on monitor.
01:17
Baby breathing around 30 times per minute, clear lungs, oxygen 100% on room air.
01:23
All started temp of 97.8.
01:26
The patient was red on Broselow.
01:31
(Name withheld) denies any history, allergies, or medications for this patient.
01:35
(Name withheld) states that these episodes have occurred in the past.
01:39
She has brought them to the clinic before, told nothing wrong, no issues yet.
01:47
She was just concerned tonight.
01:51
Following evaluation,
01:53
(Name withheld) states she feels more comfortable.
01:54
Now that the child is not crying and appears back to normal,
01:59
She wants to transport privately to Palomar Hospital for a second opinion.
02:08
(Name withheld) talking to refuse care.
02:10
She understands all risks and complications of not being evaluated further.
02:13
Her plan is to go to Palomar for further evaluation.
02:18
Not influenced by drugs or alcohol; she knows she can call 911 if needed.
02:23
How do you copy the same man?
02:26
All right, 126.
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Location mentioned:
Citracado Parkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
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