Medical issue at assisted living facility, Encinitas CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical situation at an assisted living facility in Carlsbad involving an elderly female who began experiencing vomiting and weakness after starting a new antibiotic for a urinary tract infection. She was transported to Scripps Encinitas Hospital for evaluation. No allergic reaction was observed, and her vital signs remained stable during transport.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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03:27
Transcript:
00:00
We're hoping to go descriptions and units with this patient.
00:03
This is going to be a CAD (number withheld).
00:08
82-year-old female.
00:10
140 pounds, mild status medical.
00:12
Chief complaint is going to be general weakness.
00:15
How do you copy?
00:17
Did you say 83 female?
00:24
Eighty-two, eighty-two-year-old female.
00:28
Okay, yeah, I copy all that.
00:30
You can continue.
00:32
Thanks, La Jolla.
00:33
Our patient resides in an assisted living facility in the city of Carlsbad.
00:37
It sounds like she's had a UTI for the past couple weeks.
00:42
Today she started a new antibiotic medication.
00:46
She does have an allergy to penicillin.
00:49
It was an alternate medication to treat her UTI.
00:53
It sounds like she started that today and approximately two hours ago she began to feel sick.
00:59
She had multiple episodes of pain.
01:01
She vomited and began to feel unwell.
01:04
At which point, staff called 911 for an evaluation per policy.
01:08
They also talked to her DPA who requested the evaluation and transport.
01:13
Upon our arrival, patient was seated on a couch in her room.
01:17
Eyes open, tracking appropriately.
01:19
Skin pink, warm and dry.
01:21
Breathing regularly and effectively with a strong, regular radial pulse.
01:25
Patient alert and oriented times four, GCS of 15.
01:28
Patient denied any shortness of breath or chest discomfort.
01:34
No signs of allergic reaction observed.
01:41
Allergic reaction protocol.
01:43
Vital signs within normal range, clear lung sounds bilaterally.
01:53
Oxygen saturation ninety-eight percent.
01:55
Blood pressure 169 over 82, temperature 99.6, BGL 129.
02:07
Patient has a history of dementia.
02:09
Some behavioral disturbances noted, currently acting appropriate.
02:15
Patient is oriented.
02:17
She has an allergy to penicillin.
02:19
No recent changes in medication aside from new antibiotic for UTI.
02:27
We are continuing to monitor the patient.
02:30
Patient seated upright on the gurney.
02:33
We are coordinating with hospital personnel for transport.
02:38
Plan to go to Scripps Encinitas, pending offload delay status.
02:45
Estimated time of arrival is 15 minutes.
02:46
Can I get you anything else?
02:51
Encinitas shows moderate impact but accepting patients.
02:59
Facilities are highly impacted; decision left to crew.
03:05
Crew advised possible patient-centered modification if needed.
03:16
Copy, thank you La Jolla.
03:17
Heading to Scripps Encinitas with patient.
03:22
Thank you and have a good evening.
03:26
Okay, copy that, I'll call them.
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Location mentioned:
Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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