Medical team treats breathing emergency in Newark, Newark DE
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders treated a person near Ogletown Stanton Rd in Newark for severe breathing difficulty related to COPD. The patient appeared to experience rapid heart rate, low oxygen, and high blood pressure. Treatments included a nebulizer, CPAP, and nitroglycerin before arrival at the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:58
Transcript:
00:00
This is an ER room and respiratory on arrival.
00:01
We've got a history of COPD, however has sudden onset of shortness of breath.
00:06
They said they are always a little bit short of breath, but it's significantly worse.
00:10
Apparently, last time they were at the hospital they found masses on their lungs.
00:19
Tachycardic initially for us at 120, 80% on room air.
00:23
We went ahead and started with a neb as they were extremely diminished.
00:26
However, with their fetal edema, hypertension started to get worse, so we went ahead and moved to CPAP.
00:32
They were however very agitated and claustrophobic, so we went ahead with 25 Academy 90.
00:42
At this point, they're tolerating the CPAP.
00:45
Is a little sleepy.
00:47
Last pressure we got was 200 over 126.
00:52
We're going to go ahead with some sublingual nitro as well, and they're ninety-nine percent on the CPAP.
00:57
Any macro questions or concerns?
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
