Elderly woman has breathing discomfort after eating, Temecula CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 89-year-old woman at a private residence experienced breathing discomfort and feeling something stuck in her throat after eating. She coughed up white phlegm several times. EMS assessed her breathing as mild distress with clear lungs and oxygen saturation at 98% on oxygen. She has a history of heart failure, AIDS, and diabetes. She was transported to Temecula Valley Hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Palomar, R111.
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With an 89-year-old patient, chief complaint shortness of breath.
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We're right on scene today.
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It's a private residence.
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Find our patient alert, tracking in mild distress.
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Symptoms began approximately 45 minutes ago during dinner.
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She felt something stuck in her throat after eating.
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She had episodes of coughing with a significant amount of white phlegm.
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About five to six episodes were noted.
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She still feels something stuck in her throat, causing breathing discomfort.
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Family called 911.
00:46
Initial assessment shows breathing rate 17 per minute.
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Breathing full and effective with clear lung sounds.
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Oxygen saturation at 98% on 4 liters.
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Patient was placed on oxygen by family before arrival and feels comfort.
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End tidal CO2 at 26.
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Patient answers questions appropriately.
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Pupil size 3 millimeters; extremities normal with pulse motor sensory intact.
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Heart rate 74, atrial fibrillation on monitor; patient has history of atrial fibrillation.
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Blood pressure 178 over 98; temperature 98.0.
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Patient has history of congestive heart failure, AIDS, and diabetes.
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Other histories and medications to be provided on arrival.
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Patient remains on 4 liters oxygen via nasal cannula.
01:44
Patient is comfortable,
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seated upright; lungs clear with good oxygen saturation.
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Will continue to monitor.
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Transport to Temecula Valley Hospital anticipated in about 15 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Temecula Pkwy, Temecula, CA 92592
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