Medical staff treat patient for breathing issues, Martinsburg WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a patient at Berkeley Medical Center experiencing shortness of breath and possible congestive heart failure. The patient had a history of chronic heart and lung conditions. Oxygen support and monitoring were provided during evaluation at the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Monongalia WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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We're at the Berkeley Medical Center.
00:02
About six or eight minutes, I've already called the report.
00:05
I'm on board with a patient experiencing shortness of breath.
00:09
You're about an exam for the patient.
00:13
Yes, sir.
00:15
Go ahead. Go ahead.
00:18
Cough,
00:21
congestion, malaise, for about four days.
00:24
History significant for diabetes and hypertension.
00:27
Also history of cardiac valve replacement, stroke, CHF, and COPD.
00:32
Noted mild swelling below the knees.
00:38
Lungs are generally clear.
00:42
Patient has a persistent cough.
00:47
Suspect CHF and general illness.
00:51
Blood pressure 180 over 100, heart rate 108, sinus rhythm.
00:55
Oxygen saturation 96% on arrival, dropping to 90% with exertion.
01:03
Patient is on three liters by cannula.
01:06
Unit number withheld.
01:09
IV established, blood drawn.
01:15
Berkeley Medical Center en route.
01:16
Do you require any further?
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Location mentioned:
Hospital Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25401
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