Paramedics treat man for severe breathing distress, Wilmington DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to a medical emergency near West 14th St in Wilmington where a 57-year-old man experienced severe respiratory distress. Treatment included administration of epinephrine, magnesium, and DuoNebs before transport to Wilmington Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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01:26
Transcript:
00:00
Wilmington Hospital, paramedic K2183 off with Medic 4.
00:02
I have a 57-year-old male in severe respiratory distress.
00:05
How do you copy?
00:07
Good.
00:09
Fifty-seven-year-old male, respiratory distress.
00:13
He is very clammy, diaphoretic, and flushed in skin.
00:17
He has a history of asthma.
00:19
Shortness of breath started about 20 minutes ago while at work.
00:24
We've administered a DuoNeb.
00:27
We've given a total 0.5 mg of epi.
00:31
Currently have a magnesium 2 g in 100 bag running.
00:39
His breathing has improved slightly, but he is still tachypneic.
00:44
We would like to give another dose of epi.
00:49
Does he have any history of cardiac disease? Can we get an EKG on him? Is it possible to get an EKG in the ambulance?
00:56
We are working on the 12-lead right now.
00:59
Vitals are as follows: heart rate 130, pulse ox at 93.
01:06
Unable to get a blood pressure, but he is working to breathe.
01:11
They can get an EKG as long as there are no major signs of issue.
01:14
You can give that additional 0.5 of epi IM if it's been several minutes.
01:19
Continue with the magnesium and DuoNebs, and we'll see you soon.
01:25
They're coming to me now.
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Location mentioned:
W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
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