Child treated for allergic reaction to pistachios, Reedsville WV
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a seven-year-old child in Reedsville experienced an allergic reaction to pistachios. The child's guardian gave 25 mg of Benadryl before emergency responders arrived. The child had a scratchy tongue and throat, difficulty breathing, but was alert and able to speak.
Audio|Heard on: Preston WV EMS Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Preston Comm Center, Station 15 Camp Run, need to respond.
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Emergency medical call, allergic reaction near Veterans Memorial Highway in Reedsville.
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Time of alert 1729.
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Seems there's 682 en route.
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682, you're en route 1730.
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You'll be en route near Veterans Memorial Highway in Reedsville.
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That's received.
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En route for a seven-year-old female having an allergic reaction to pistachios.
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Break.
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Good.
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Six hundred and eighty-two.
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Before arriving at urgent care, the mom did give her twenty-five milligrams of Benadryl.
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They advise that her tongue is feeling scratchy and so is her throat.
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She's having difficulties breathing, but she is alert and able to talk.
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I am still getting further.
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Hi, it's received.
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Call Center 682, 6882.
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Go ahead.
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Six hundred and eighty-two.
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They advise that she doesn't have a history of allergies, but it started almost immediately after eating the pistachios.
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The only symptoms she's having is a rash and the tightness.
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The caller did advise that they were going to give her steroids in liquid nasal after getting off them.
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That's received.
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Location mentioned:
Veterans Memorial Hwy, Reedsville, WV 26547
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