Medical transport to MUSC after spinal surgery, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics from Dorchester County transported a male patient to MUSC for evaluation after he experienced widespread pain and swelling following recent spinal surgery. The patient, stable during transport, had a history of major spinal fusion and was discharged home a few days prior. No signs of acute issues were observed during monitoring.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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One West, Dorchester County Medic Seven.
00:04
Hi.
00:06
Hey One West, this is Dorchester Medic Seven, Paramedic (name withheld) inbound with a 65-year-old male complaining of all over body pain and swelling.
00:18
Patient recently had a major spinal fusion at your facility last month.
00:23
He was in your ICU for a while.
00:26
He was discharged to home this past Friday.
00:28
Since then, he's had abdominal and distal extremity edema as well.
00:38
His surgeon requested he be brought to your facility for evaluation.
00:44
He's overall pretty stable.
00:46
My last blood pressure was 170 over 132, 170 over 132.
00:51
Heart rate currently 82, regular.
00:54
12-lead is unremarkable for anything acute.
00:58
Respiratory status is clear and equal bilaterally, non-labored at a rate of approximately 22 24.
01:03
I have him on two liters nasal cannula prophylactically.
01:09
Patient has a history of aortic repair.
01:12
You're hearing some non-dissected.
01:14
Not showing any signs of an aneurysm.
01:19
Not showing any signs of dissection of any kind.
01:22
We'll be to your facility in about 15 minutes.
01:25
What questions would you have for me?
01:28
Nothing further than we can hear.
01:32
Okay, thank you.
01:33
See you soon.
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Location mentioned:
Jonathan Lucas St, Charleston, SC 29425
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