Medical emergency near Rush Dr in San Marcos, San Marcos CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted an elderly man experiencing severe shortness of breath at a private residence near Rush Dr in San Marcos. The man, who has a history of asthma, did not respond to his home nebulizer treatment. Paramedics administered nitroglycerin, provided CPAP support, and transported him to Kaiser San Marcos Hospital under emergency conditions.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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01:44
Transcript:
00:00
We have a moderate status 75-year-old male, chief complaint of shortness of breath.
00:04
Transporting to Kaiser San Marcos with an approximate seven-minute ETA.
00:09
Let me know when you're clear to copy.
00:12
Go ahead.
00:15
Palomar RA 124 arrived on scene to a private residence near Rush Dr.
00:19
Found the patient sitting upright in obvious distress.
00:22
Patient was using an at-home nebulizer treatment.
00:27
Patient states that he has a history of asthma and has been having shortness of breath tonight.
00:35
The at-home nebulizing treatment was not working.
00:39
CHF or COPD only.
00:43
Administered one dose of 0.4 nitroglycerin sublingual, and patient is on CPAP.
00:53
We are two double-taps.
00:56
Correction, Palomar.
00:57
We gave a double dose of nitroglycerin, total 0.8 milligrams, and we are at 7.5 on the CPAP machine.
01:08
Patient is currently statting at 99%.
01:14
Has sinus rhythm and stable blood pressure.
01:21
Satting at 99%.
01:23
We are obtaining IV access and transporting code three to Kaiser.
01:28
If there's anything else I can get for you, let me know.
01:32
Is Kaiser your closest requested or both?
01:37
Kaiser is closest.
01:41
Copy that. I will give them a call and let them know you're coming.
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Location mentioned:
Rush Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
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