Paramedic transports patient with breathing problems, Indianapolis IN
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a paramedic is transporting a 57-year-old male who has experienced shortness of breath, low oxygen saturation, and weak pulse. The patient reportedly had laryngitis for several days and was unable to attend a scheduled appointment. Medical personnel were en route to Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis.
Audio|Heard on: Marion IN Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medic 18, this is Eskenazi.
00:02
Hey, I'm about 4 min out with a 57-year-old male.
00:07
He's had laryngitis for three days.
00:09
Today they tried to take him to an appointment with his doctor, couldn't get him to the car.
00:14
He was short of breath for us, sitting at 90% on room air.
00:17
We've got him on 3 liters, up to 95, 96.
00:23
He's breathing rapidly at 26 breaths a minute and tidal 33.
00:27
Heart rate at 126.
00:28
I've been unable to get a blood pressure.
00:30
I am not feeling a radial pulse.
00:33
A monitor has failed four times.
00:35
I've tried a manual, I'm just not feeling one.
00:39
He's hard to understand, and that may be baseline for him.
00:44
So I'm going to put him at GCS 14.
00:47
Like I said, I'll be there in about four unless you need me further.
00:52
We'll be in your driveway; it's going to be clear.
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Location mentioned:
Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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