Elderly man treated for respiratory distress in Wilmington, Wilmington DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded near West 14th Street in Wilmington for a seventy-nine-year-old man suffering from respiratory distress, high blood pressure, possible COPD, and vomiting. He was transported to Wilmington Hospital for respiratory treatment.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Wilmington Hospital with a seventy-nine year old male experiencing respiratory distress.
00:06
The original call was because the patient's blood sugar has been fluctuating all day.
00:11
Upon arrival, the patient had steady breathing at a rate of about 40.
00:15
He is diminished due to COPD.
00:19
We have it due on that right now running.
00:25
He's had several episodes of vomiting, gave eight oxo through an IV.
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Blood pressure is 240 over 120.
00:35
The patient has a history of a stroke.
00:36
He assigned his tag at around 148, he's at 97%.
00:44
We're going to move to CPAP, but we were unable to do that. ETA about six. Possible respiratory distress.
00:55
Patient is becoming more and more tired.
01:00
I need a room for respiratory.
01:04
We'll get respiratory issue a room.
01:06
This is dock (number withheld).
01:10
Yeah, they're working.
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Location mentioned:
W 14th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
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