Man hospitalized after sudden illness in Poway, Poway CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a man in Poway became ill after drinking coffee and eating cookies, developing nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath, and muscle spasms. Emergency responders transported him to Pomerado Hospital for treatment.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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02:25
Transcript:
00:00
Go ahead. Scripps La Jolla Medic Forty Four.
00:02
We'll wait to traffic.
00:03
Scripps La Jolla Medic Forty Four, I got a mile south medical 50-year-old male with nausea and vomiting for Pomerado.
00:10
Last four of the rise (number withheld) and twenty-nine.
00:12
Can you repeat the age and sex of the patient please? Absolutely, it's fifty-year-old male.
00:18
Chief complaint, nausea, vomiting, shortness of breath.
00:22
Patient through translator started having nausea and vomiting about 15 minutes after having a coffee and some cookies.
00:32
Nothing unusual from his normal diet but became very shaky.
00:37
Started breathing fast and developed carpal pedal spasms.
00:42
Family called 911 for him.
00:45
No history, allergies, or medications.
00:48
No other symptoms noted.
00:51
Getting extremely nauseous whenever he tries to stand or walk.
00:54
No chest pain, headache, or blurred vision.
01:00
No recent travel, up to date on immunizations.
01:05
Stroke scale is negative.
01:07
Heart rate is eighty-four, sinus rhythm.
01:10
No active BRST changes.
01:11
Blood pressure 112 over sixty-nine.
01:16
Breathing about 14 to 18 times a minute.
01:18
Oxygen saturation 100 percent on room air.
01:20
He had carpal pedal spasms when we arrived on scene.
01:24
They appear to be improving, end tidal 17 on room air.
01:31
Blood glucose 124 and a half.
01:33
He is afebrile with a normal temperature.
01:38
IV started in right hand with a 20 gauge catheter.
01:44
Administered 4 mg Zofran.
01:47
For the nausea, no other treatment expected.
01:51
He vomited once in our presence.
01:52
Normal stomach contents.
01:53
No blood in vomit.
01:56
Can you repeat the heart rate for me? Absolutely.
01:58
Heart rate of eighty-four, sinus rhythm.
02:01
Negative for orthostatics.
02:03
ETA to Pomerado is about ten to fifteen minutes.
02:06
Confirmed with the twelve lead? Yes, sinus rhythm.
02:10
One last clarification.
02:11
You said something about a spasm.
02:13
I am not familiar with that term.
02:14
He had carpal pedal spasms.
02:18
His hands were cramped when we arrived, indicative of hyperventilation.
02:23
Please stand by. I'm going to give Pomerado a call.
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Location mentioned:
Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064
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