Patient with pulmonary edema taken to Scripps, Encinitas CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance transported a 53-year-old patient experiencing pulmonary edema and coughing for about two days to Scripps Encinitas Hospital. The patient's vital signs were stable with normal breathing and adequate oxygen levels.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Good afternoon, Scripps.
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Ambulance PCT 81 is en route to your facility with a run number of (number withheld).
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That's (number withheld).
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We're coming to you with a mild status medical, age 53.
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Chief complaint is cough and pulmonary edema.
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With the complaints for about two days.
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Excessive phlegm and cough.
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X-ray showed mild pulmonary edema, possibly associated with CHF.
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Patient is stable at this point with blood pressure 167 over 78.
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Heart rate is 86.
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Sinus rhythm on the monitor, unremarkable.
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Patient breathing at about 22 times per minute.
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A little rales but oxygen saturation 98 percent on room air.
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Skin tone normal, patient answering all questions.
00:48
As for drinking, he does currently have.
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An IV established in the right arm connected to a saline lock.
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We're not going with any treatment.
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The patient is not reporting any pain.
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We have an ETA to the facility of about 10 minutes and will present history, allergies and medications upon arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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