Elderly man with breathing difficulty taken to hospital, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, charleston County Medic 14 transported a 74-year-old man from home to the Medical University of South Carolina hospital after he experienced shortness of breath and coughing. The patient had recently been discharged from rehabilitation following a cardiac arrest. Upon evaluation, he exhibited signs of fever, elevated heart rate, low blood pressure, and mildly low oxygen levels. Paramedics provided oxygen and monitored his condition en route.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good afternoon, One West, Charleston County Medic 14.
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Come to you with a 74-year-old male coming from home with a chief complaint of shortness of breath and cough.
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The patient reports this started on Christmas Day after he was released from rehab for a cardiac arrest.
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He reports feeling unwell and having a fever.
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His temperature is 99.9 degrees, heart rate is 116, and blood pressure is 99 over 57.
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Patient's respirations have been in the low twenties consistently.
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Oxygen saturation is 94 percent on room air.
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He was given some comfort oxygen.
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A 12-lead ECG was sent, not showing any concerning ST elevations.
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Blood sugar is 198, and arrival is expected in about five minutes.
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Do you have any questions or orders?
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Location mentioned:
Jonathan Lucas St, Charleston, SC 29425
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