Elderly woman treated for breathing distress, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedic Crabtree reported transporting an 80-year-old woman experiencing difficulty breathing and anxiety. The patient had a history of congestive heart failure and was placed on CPAP during transport to Gaston Memorial Hospital. Her heart rate was elevated, and oxygen saturation was initially low.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is paramedic Crabtree inbound emergency traffic at this time with a respiratory activation for an 80-year-old female called out reference difficulty breathing patient has history of CHF.
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Upon arrival, patient was found to be very anxious.
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She is breathing 40 times a minute.
00:21
Remair sat was 70% with a respiratory rate of about.
00:27
She does have rales noted in upper lung fields.
00:33
Current vitals are as follows.
00:34
GCS is 15.
00:36
Heart rate is showing 130, 100% on supplemental.
00:41
We're putting her on CPAP right now, trying to work on getting a blood pressure on her.
00:46
She does have a very strong radial.
00:50
No prior history of emergent intubation.
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No prior history.
00:55
Emergency paper bypass.
00:58
ETA to your facility is approximately five to seven.
01:03
Do you require any further?
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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