Elderly woman transported for back injury, Berlin MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics in Berlin responded to a medical emergency involving an elderly woman experiencing worsening back spasms after a lifting injury. She had taken pain medication earlier in the day, showed elevated blood pressure, and was using supplemental oxygen. The patient was transported to Atlantic General Hospital for treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Worcester MD Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is Berlin Paramedic A62 EMT.
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I've got a priority 37979, 79-year-old female.
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She complained of back pain that she received about a week ago while lifting some fluids.
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Patient took Advil three times today, last time at 9 p.m., and reports that the spasms have gotten worse.
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Why those are as follows.
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Blood pressure 187 over 72, pulse over 88.
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Respiration 16.
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Ninety-eight percent on two liters of oxygen, which the patient is currently on.
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This is hypertension COPD.
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A liter of sodium in about 2 minutes.
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How do you copy?
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Navigation arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Healthway Dr, Berlin, MD 21811
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