Elderly man burned in home oxygen fire, Toledo OH
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported a 75-year-old man from near Cherry St in Toledo to St. Vincent Hospital for burn injuries. The patient suffered burns to his nose, shoulder, and hands after his oxygen tubing ignited. He remained alert and oriented during transport. Fire personnel provided care and administered medication en route.
Audio|Heard on: Lucas OH Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Springfield Fire, Medic 51, St. Vincent Hospital.
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This is East Guard 51.
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Good evening.
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We're en route to the facility with a 75-year-old male.
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He is conscious, alert, and oriented per his norm.
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History of dementia.
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This is going to be a burn patient.
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He started smoking with his oxygen tubing on.
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He has burns to his nose and around his nose.
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He has a burn to the right shoulder.
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It's covered with some dry dressing.
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We also have burns to both hands.
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He's breathing adequately at this time.
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We have no burns in the mouth or throat.
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From what you can see,
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We have an IV established in the left forearm.
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We administered seventy-five micrograms of fentanyl.
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I got a 117-pack slowly.
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Last BP we got was 130 over 90.
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We also have a non-rebreather.
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If you've got no questions or orders, we have an ETA of 12 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Cherry St suite 10, Toledo, OH 43608
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