Man treated for respiratory distress en route to hospital, Elizabeth City NC
Medical EmergencyEmergency medical services are transporting a 64-year-old man with respiratory distress and a history of emphysema to Albemarle Hospital. He is receiving oxygen and albuterol treatments and has stable vital signs en route.
Audio|Source: Pasquotank and Camden County Police, Fire and EMS - Analog
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Albemarle Hospital is past 8 minute 2 in route to your facility with a 64, 6.4-year-old male coming from home.
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Chief complaint today is respiratory distress.
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Patient reports increased difficulty breathing in the last day.
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Has a history of emphysema.
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Current vitals are a blood pressure of 183 over 109.
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Heart rate of 91 showing sinus rhythm.
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Respiratory rate is 20.
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Patient is standing at 91% on a duo neb at this time with an end-tidal of 19 to 20. A 20-gauge IV is established in the right AC. Patient is on his second albuterol treatment and has received 125 with furosemide.
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He got MAG going right now and we have about a 4 to 5 minute ETA.
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Do you require anything further?
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I think see charge on arrival, Alamar clear.
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Location mentioned:
Halstead Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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