Woman suffers allergic reaction to paprika with throat tightness

Heard on: Randolph WV EMS Davis Mem (Hospital) Group Calls

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DMR Randolph Medic Seven Hundred and Eighty Four.

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Go ahead, Seven Hundred and Eighty Four.

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This is Davis Medical Center.

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DMR Randolph Medic Seven Hundred and Eighty Four in a blind inbound (number withheld) Female.

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Chief complaint allergic reaction to paprika.

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Patient is complaining of tightness in the throat.

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She is showing signs of inflammation in the.

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Back of the throat is heart rate 105 , SpO two to 100 % on room air, pressure 126 over 86 .

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Patient was given 100 mg of PO Benadryl on scene by nursing home staff, and 0.3 mg of IM epinephrine in route approximately 2 min ago.

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Twenty two gauge IV established in the right hand will be arriving shortly.

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Selling in approximately 1 min .

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We'll have more by side.

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That's received.

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Davis Medical Center clear.

5/13/2026 01:07 PM

Medical Emergency

Gorman Ave, Elkins, WV 26241

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders in Elkins transported an adult woman to Davis Memorial Hospital following an apparent allergic reaction, possibly caused by exposure to paprika. The patient had difficulty breathing and was treated with medication before arrival.