Medical emergency near Caromont Main Hospital, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a possible respiratory emergency near Caromont Main Hospital involving an elderly male who had recently been diagnosed with influenza. The patient was experiencing difficulty breathing and was treated with nebulizer therapy, CPAP support, and medications during transport. His vital signs were reported as stable at the time of arrival at the facility.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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P18, we are en route to your facility with an 83-year-old male.
00:03
We were called out in reference to difficulty breathing.
00:06
Facility staff reported that the patient was diagnosed with influenza about a week ago and was discharged from the hospital a couple days ago.
00:14
The patient stated that he still has not been feeling well and has been having some difficulty breathing since then.
00:20
He stated that it got much worse today and the staff called.
00:24
They noticed that he was breathing very shallow.
00:28
The patient presented with wheezing bilaterally and a respiratory rate of about forty-four on initial assessment.
00:40
He is currently receiving his second nebulizer treatment through CPAP and receiving a magnesium sulfate infusion as well.
00:48
He has a history of asthma and was not showing much improvement.
00:52
Much improvement with the net.
00:56
All vitals are stable at this time: blood pressure 160 over 92, heart rate 108 in sinus tach.
01:03
He is setting 100% on CPAP at this time.
01:08
His respiratory rate is about 24 now.
01:12
He has received two duo nebulizer treatments and remains on CPAP.
01:19
He is also currently receiving magnesium.
01:21
He received 1000 mg of Tylenol for body aches from flu and a limited bolus of normal saline for elevated blood glucose of 440.
01:36
We have an IV established in your facility.
01:38
In about six minutes, do you require any further assistance?
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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