Medical emergency at Grossmont Center, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a medical emergency at Grossmont Center involving an elderly woman experiencing respiratory distress and shortness of breath, reportedly with a history of congestive heart failure. She was treated with CPAP and nitroglycerin en route to the hospital and showed some improvement.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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02:44
Transcript:
00:00
Just went out to the prior residence.
00:01
Elderly female complaining of shortness of breath with a history of CHF.
00:07
Sounds like she woke up experiencing shortness of breath.
00:14
She has not been feeling well lately.
00:17
Possible flu-like symptoms, no vomiting, diarrhea, or fevers.
00:25
Initially found the patient.
00:26
She was speaking one to two words per breath.
00:30
She was alert and tracking.
00:33
Labored breathing observed.
00:37
Complaining of shortness of breath only.
00:38
No chest pain reported.
00:46
Initial vitals: breathing 30 times per minute, labored, oxygen saturation at 60% on room air.
01:01
End tidal of 40.
01:04
Rest of vitals: no signs of COPD, alert and responsive.
01:09
Skin normal, blood pressure around 100.
01:11
Heart rate elevated at 118 beats per minute.
01:15
Sinus tachycardia noted.
01:16
Elevation seen in ECG leads V2 through V5.
01:23
Requesting confirmation of twelve-lead ECG.
01:28
History of CHF and hypertension.
01:33
Patient takes prescribed medication.
01:36
Patient appears compliant with medication.
01:38
Fire treatment applied CPAP approximately 7 to 10 minutes ago.
01:45
Administered two rounds of nitroglycerin sublingually, establishing IV access.
01:51
Attempting to give aspirin while on CPAP.
02:00
Inquiring about oxygen saturation on CPAP.
02:05
Oxygen saturation improved to 91% with CPAP.
02:09
Still breathing 30 times per minute.
02:11
Patient reports slight improvement.
02:33
Medical team to address respiratory distress upon arrival at hospital.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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