Elderly woman treated for breathing problems, Milwaukee WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported an elderly woman experiencing respiratory distress from near West Oklahoma Avenue in Milwaukee to St. Luke’s Hospital. The patient, who has a tracheotomy and colostomy, showed labored breathing with low oxygen levels that later improved during transport. Paramedics reported stable vital signs upon arrival and continued monitoring en route.
Audio|Heard on: Milwaukee WI EMS-Talk Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Med aid heading to St.
00:01
Luke's, run number (number withheld), en route a seventy-three year old female chief complaint of respiratory distress.
00:12
Onset about thirty-five minutes ago from now.
00:16
Patient we weren't able to get an extensive medical history, but she has a tracheotomy catheter and colostomy bag placed.
00:27
She's in respiratory distress, respiratory rate about twenty-two, labored.
00:34
Initial SpO2 about eighty percent, low eighties, with clear lung sounds.
00:41
She has a history of collapsed lungs in the past, although clear lung sounds on all sides.
00:50
Currently she's answering some questions.
00:56
We got her to answer them.
00:57
Four GCS fifteen.
00:58
We had a blood pressure of 100 over ninety-four over seventy-eight, pulse of 110, regular.
01:03
I did a twelve lead, just a little depression in V2 and V3.
01:08
I wasn't able to upload it, but I'll bring a printed copy.
01:12
We currently have an SpO2 of ninety-eight percent.
01:16
We got around fifteen liters of oxygen.
01:24
ETA to St. Luke's is about eight minutes, and we're working on IV access.
01:30
Any further questions?
01:33
Could you just repeat that ETA? I'm sorry.
01:37
About seven minutes.
01:40
10-4, I copy.
01:41
I'll notify St.
01:42
Luke's Main. Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215
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