Medical emergency near N 8th St in Smithfield, Smithfield NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded near N 8th St in Smithfield for a possible respiratory distress involving an adult female who experienced shortness of breath related to a COPD complication. The patient was treated with oxygen and medication during transport to a local medical center.
Audio|Heard on: Johnston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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JMC Smithfield, this is EMS 61 with a patient notification report.
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This is JMC, go ahead.
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Good afternoon, Smithfield.
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This is EMS 61.
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We're 10 minutes from your location.
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Adult female patient.
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Patient's chief complaint is shortness of breath.
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Patient has a history of COPD and recently recovered from the flu.
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Patient had oxygen saturation of 85% upon arrival.
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Was placed on oxygen and given a nebulizer treatment.
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Patient is normally not on oxygen, but uses it as needed.
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Currently on 6 liters per minute via nasal cannula.
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Patient's vitals are as follows.
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Heart rate 87, sinus rhythm, oxygen saturation 100%, respiratory rate 16.
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Blood pressure 165 over 99, IV line established, medication administered.
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Anything else needed at this time?
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Location mentioned:
N 8th St, Smithfield, NC 27577
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