Medical transport for woman with breathing issues, Columbia SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services in Richland County transported an elderly woman experiencing respiratory distress near Garners Ferry Rd to the Dorn VA Hospital. The transport was non-emergent, and the patient has a history of COPD and congestive heart failure.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington SC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Dorn VA, this is Richland County 249.
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We're en route to facility non-emergent at this time with a 76-year-old female.
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It's a 76-year old female.
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Chief point today is going to be respiratory distress.
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Patient did say for about the last week they've been feeling short of breath more than normal.
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They had history COPD, emphysema, congestive heart failure.
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At this time they are standing at anywhere between.
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Between ninety-five and 90% on four liters per minute.
00:26
Normally they were at three liters a minute, but had to pump it up today.
00:31
Last blood pressure we got was 134 over 74, pulse 72 and regular.
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Breathing about 20 times a minute, labored at this time.
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We have BGL of 169 milligrams per deciliter.
00:42
GCS of 15 times four.
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If you need any further, we'll be there about 1520.
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Station point arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
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