Man transported to hospital for fluid retention and breathing issues, Perrysburg OH
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 71-year-old man was transported from home to Mercy Hospital due to leg swelling, fluid retention, and breathing difficulty related to COPD and heart conditions. He has a history of hospital visits and was advised by his cardiologist to seek prompt medical care.
Audio|Heard on: Lucas OH Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Coming to you with a 71, 71-year-old male.
00:03
He's coming from home.
00:05
This is going to be for fluid retention.
00:09
Patient has been in and out of the hospital since near July.
00:16
I'm sorry, (name withheld).
00:19
His chief complaint today is that his lower extremities are filling up with fluid and now he is starting to have some difficulty breathing.
00:29
He does take Lasix twice a day.
00:31
He called his cardiologist.
00:33
Cardiologist said to get to the ER promptly for some IV diuretics.
00:42
For the patient,
00:44
he's ano times four, no chest pain at this time.
00:47
He states with his breathing feels heavy.
00:50
I have a pulse ox; it's 96% on room air.
00:53
A patient does have a history of COPD.
00:56
Heart rate is 8989, finest on the monitor with an occasional PVC.
01:05
Last blood pressure I had was 145, 145 over 83.
01:11
Patients are not in respiratory distress at this time.
01:13
He does have some pretty significant edema to the lower extremities, as stated before.
01:19
You have no further questions or orders.
01:21
We're going to see you guys in 10 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Eckel Junction Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551
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