Infant treated for possible allergic reaction, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, charleston EMS responded to a medical emergency near Calhoun St involving a one-year-old male with redness on his face, chest, and cheeks. The child, recently prescribed antibiotics for an ear infection, experienced a possible allergic reaction. He was stable with normal breathing and a mild fever during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
One West, this is Charleston Medic Twelve.
00:04
One West, go ahead.
00:06
Hey, I have a one-year-old patient if you want to transfer me to Peds.
00:11
Am I speed?
00:14
Okay, I'll be there in about ten minutes.
00:16
I have a one-year-old male coming from home.
00:19
Chief complaint is possible allergic reaction.
00:23
Patient has a double ear infection and was started on amoxicillin.
00:27
On December 15, started Augmentin tonight at 6:30 PM.
00:33
Within the last hour, patient developed redness on cheeks, face, and chest.
00:41
He was seen in the office today and given breathing treatments, improving.
00:46
No airway compromise or swelling, only redness.
00:53
Lung sounds are clear.
00:55
He's been crying a lot, so it's hard to tell.
01:03
He's stable right now.
01:05
Parent is with patient.
01:07
Heart rate is in the 170 to 190 range.
01:11
Oxygen is 98 percent on air, axillary temperature 101.6.
01:17
Any questions?
01:20
This is Pediatrics.
01:21
We are in code, no questions, just confirming when you hear Pediatrics clear.
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Location mentioned:
Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29425
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