Medical aid for elderly man with breathing difficulty, South San Francisco CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, medical personnel responded to an elderly man experiencing shortness of breath. The patient has a history of asthma and congestive heart failure. He was treated with oxygen and monitored before being transported to Kaiser South San Francisco.
Audio|Heard on: San Mateo CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Kaiser Rescue 63 en route code 2.
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We're about four minutes out on board a heavy, 78-year-old male, but ran 2 times 4, GCS 15.
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The chief complaint today is going to be shortness of breath.
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Ongoing for a few days, gets short on exercise.
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Patient does have an asthma history and congestive heart failure history as well.
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Oxygen saturation is 94%, with a respiratory rate of 26 times a minute.
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We heard some wheezes.
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We have them on 2 liters of oxygen for comfort.
00:27
Heart rate 120, sinus rhythm on the 12-lead, no STEMI, blood pressure 160 over 70.
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End tidal carbon dioxide is 32.
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I'll get a blood sugar for you before we arrive.
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We do have IV access, unless you have any questions or orders.
00:40
We'll see you soon.
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Location mentioned:
El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080
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