Medical emergency near UW Hospital, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services were dispatched near UW Hospital for an elderly male patient experiencing difficulty breathing and an irregular heart rhythm. The patient had recently undergone medical tests and experienced worsening shortness of breath early in the morning. Upon arrival, responders noted low oxygen levels that improved with oxygen administration. A possible atrial tachycardia was observed on the monitor, and the patient was given aspirin before transport.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is 10, UW, go ahead.
00:03
UW City Medic 10's approximately 10 to 12 minutes out.
00:06
87-year-old male patient, chief complaint, difficulty breathing.
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Patient's been having increased dyspnea over approximately the last two months.
00:14
Had an appointment and chest X-ray and EKG as recently as yesterday.
00:21
But this morning at 2 o'clock had a sudden increase of difficulty breathing.
00:27
He's on three liters at home this morning when he awoke at 2 a.m.
00:30
and he couldn't get it into the eighties.
00:33
On arrival, room air was 85 confirmed by multiple O2s.
00:38
Put patient on a mask and now we're up in the nineties.
00:42
Lungs with maybe some minor adventitious sounds in the lower left, but otherwise clear bilaterally.
00:55
Possible atrial tachycardia on the monitor.
01:00
Strong and last BP 166 over 76.
01:06
Pulse 120, respirations down to 16.
01:14
We had what looks like a left bundle.
01:18
We transmitted that to you.
01:20
Received four baby aspirin.
01:23
We'll see you in about ten minutes.
01:30
UW clear.
01:32
Med Ten copy, we're clear.
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Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
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