Paramedics treat unresponsive patient with low breathing, High Point NC
Medical EmergencyParamedics responded to a patient near Carolina St who was unresponsive with altered mental status, very slow breathing, and low oxygen levels. They prepared to provide airway support and requested an advanced life support unit.
Audio|Source: Guilford County EMS Dispatch
00:59
Transcript:
00:00
We're coming for another patient with altered mental status near Carolina St.
00:09
Can you have been to (number withheld) and meet me on conversation?
00:18
I need a ALS[1] unit to my location, (number withheld), please.
00:28
He'll open his eyes every now and then to a really, really deep storm up.
00:32
He is probably breathing about four or six times a minute, and I'm getting ready to start backing him in just a second.
00:40
He is 82% on a non-breather right now.
00:45
I haven't been able to get a blood pressure yet,
00:48
but I don't really have pain, I have pain radials.
00:51
I just want to let you know, and I'm going to have someone come up to the front and show you back.
00:55
I have as a go-back so you'll have to bring a stretcher.
00:57
We already have another station on the trucker.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
ALS: Advanced prehospital medical care and transport provided by specially trained personnel.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near Carolina St, High Point, NC 27262
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
