Nursing home patient with respiratory distress and fever

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Patient from our local nursing home.

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I was called out for respiratory issues.

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Prior to our arrival, patient has vomited.

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They fear that he had aspirated.

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Blood pressure at this point in time is eighty-six over forty-seven with a map of 60 .

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Heart rate ninety-six.

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We did a twelve-lead showing no ST changes.

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His respiratory rate right now is forty-six.

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I do have a DUNAV, a 2nd DUNAV going.

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He's had a temperature of 101 , and it gave him a gram of Tylenol.

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Right now I've got a half a liter into him.

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Lung sounds.

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They're expiratory and inspiratory,

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inspiratory wheezing.

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I'm about to start a epi drip if his blood pressure doesn't start coming up here shortly.

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We'll be there in about five to 10 min .

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Received nothing further.

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Room cardiac upon arrival.

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Grant Memorial clear.

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Cardiac on arrival.

2026-10-27 20:16 UTC

Medical Emergency

Hospital Dr, Petersburg, WV 26847

Nursing home patient with respiratory distress and fever

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a nursing home patient with severe respiratory distress, vomiting, and possible aspiration. The patient had low blood pressure, a high fever, and wheezing, and was being treated with IV fluids and a planned epinephrine drip before transport to a hospital cardiac unit.

Nursing home patient with respiratory distress and fever

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