Elderly man treated for severe breathing distress, Lansing MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics transported an elderly man to Sparrow Hospital after he experienced severe difficulty breathing. The patient was placed on CPAP for respiratory support and showed signs of atrial fibrillation and low oxygen saturation. Medical personnel administered treatment while en route to the hospital in Lansing, Michigan.
Audio|Heard on: Shiawassee MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good morning, Sparrow.
00:01
This is Meridian Paramedic Connors en route to facility with a priority one difficulty breathing.
00:07
Patient is a 78-year-old male.
00:11
My friend this morning, sitting in her bed,
00:14
not able to speak,
00:16
head increased for breathing.
00:21
OP as a history does not wear oxygen at home.
00:24
Currently have her on CPAP with DuoNeb going.
00:29
We had bronchi, crackles, diffusers, as well as diminishment for the vitals and all those.
00:35
Got our rate ninety-seven, A-fib on the monitor.
00:39
History of SpO two is eighty-nine percent with that.
00:44
CPAP was unable to get an initial.
00:47
Respiratory is currently at twenty-four.
00:48
Four, uh, cabinet 20.
00:50
Last was 100 and forty-one over ninety-six.
00:53
Patient is still saying she's having significant difficulty or indicating two to three worse symptoms.
01:00
Do you have an IV established? One hundred and twenty-five pre-med roll administered.
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Do you require nothing further? We'll see in approximately 10 min.
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Thank you, Meridian.
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Location mentioned:
E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48912
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