Medical emergency reported near MUSC Hospital, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders at MUSC Hospital in Charleston assisted a patient experiencing shortness of breath. The patient requested and was placed on CPAP for relief. Vital signs, including oxygen level and blood pressure, were monitored and reported to medical staff for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Of breath that's been going on all day today.
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He was ninety-five percent on room air.
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He said he uses CPAP every 4 hours.
00:12
His lungs sounded clear with possible diminishment.
00:19
I did put him on CPAP though at his request.
00:25
Initially, pressure was 193 over 100.
00:28
Heart rate recorded at 112.
00:30
We just showed signs for them with some frequent PVC.
00:36
It's likely another blood pressure reading right now.
00:39
But he's ninety-nine.
00:42
At the emergency department, he requested an increase to 7.5.
00:49
Any questions or orders?
00:52
Blood pressure came back as 176 over 72.
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Our ER destination was MUSC.
00:56
Thank you.
00:59
Copy, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Jonathan Lucas St, Charleston, SC 29425
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