EMS transports elderly woman with respiratory distress, West Allis WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported a 76-year-old woman experiencing respiratory distress caused by worsening chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and congestive heart failure. She received oxygen and medication treatment during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Milwaukee WI EMS Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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514 with case number (number withheld).
00:06
We're going to be transporting a 76-year-old female.
00:09
Keep complaint of respiratory distress due to COPD due to exacerbation.
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Alert and oriented times four, GCS of 15.
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Wheezing bilaterally with obvious, increased work of breathing.
00:24
Difficult to breathe for about three hours ago.
00:27
Also has history.
00:28
We have CHF and currently dealing with some flu-like symptoms as well.
00:34
Initial sats was at 86% on room air.
00:37
Currently we have her on high flow oxygen with a duoneb treatment.
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Last of the vitals we have were 152 on the heart rate.
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We got 126 over 72 on the blood pressure.
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Respiration,
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she's still wheezing.
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We're at 16 a minute and then she's up to nine.
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98% with the treatment.
00:59
Denies any chest pain at all. Before they chose the sinus tach,
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working assessment, wheezing due to COPD exacerbation.
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We should be to what in about 5 minutes if you want to notify respiratory as well.
01:15
I copy. I'll go ahead and let West Allis.
01:17
Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
W Lincoln Ave, West Allis, WI 53227
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