Patient chokes but recovers at group home, Martinsburg WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a choking incident at a group home near Hospital Dr in Martinsburg. Staff cleared the patient’s airway before EMS arrived, and the patient was transported by basic life support to Berkeley hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: Monongalia WV Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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On board, I have a 68-year-old male patient with a complaint today.
00:04
It's choking.
00:06
Coming from a group home.
00:08
Staff at the facility said the male began choking on dinner this evening.
00:11
They were able to dislodge the obstruction prior to EMS arrival.
00:16
Past history includes GERD, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension.
00:21
List of allergies and medications with patient.
00:25
Vitals are as follows: GCS of 15, blood pressure 150 over 90.
00:30
Pulse of 110, respiration 18 non-labored.
00:36
Oxygen saturation is 97% on room air.
00:39
Uniform assessment of airway and breath sounds clear bilaterally.
00:43
Physical assessment is unremarkable.
00:45
We're transporting BLS.
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Location mentioned:
Hospital Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25401
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