Non-emergency medical transport to MUSC Downtown, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel from Richland County transported a 77-year-old male patient to MUSC Downtown for evaluation of gastrointestinal issues, including constipation and abdominal discomfort. The transport was classified as non-emergency, and medical staff noted normal vital signs en route.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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MUSC Downtown, Richland County Unit 219.
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MUSC Downtown, go ahead.
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MUSC Downtown.
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This is Richland County Unit 219. We’re en route to your facility, non-emergency at the time, with a 77-year-old male patient.
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Chief issue is a gastrointestinal problem.
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Patient having issues.
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He has not had a bowel movement over the past week, according to the patient.
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He was hospitalized a little over a week ago with an infection of a wound to his left foot.
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He was put on antibiotics but stopped taking them because he believed he was allergic.
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He noted constipation started around the time he began that medication.
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He has a little abdominal discomfort and mild pain, with some difficulty breathing at times due to the pain.
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No further complaints at this time.
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Current vitals are as follows.
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Blood pressure is 116 over 92.
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Heart rate is 66.
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Oxygen level is 98%.
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Respiration is 18, non-labored.
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Arrival estimated in about 8 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
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