67-year-old woman treated for abdominal pain and constipation, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services treated a 67-year-old woman experiencing constipation and abdominal pain at a private residence near Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa. She had not had a bowel movement for about two days and reported pain and abdominal swelling. After at-home remedies failed and pain increased, she was transported to Grossmont Hospital for further care. The patient has a history of strokes and hypertension and was alert and oriented during treatment.
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02:18
Transcript:
00:00
This is BLS 403.
00:01
We're looking to come to you with about a five-minute ETA.
00:03
We have a 67-year-old female chief complaint of constipation.
00:07
Our run number is (number withheld).
00:12
Let me know when you're ready for full report.
00:17
Coming in, Grossmont, your levels were low.
00:22
ALS, you can go ahead with the report.
00:25
Probably no, thank you.
00:27
This is AMR, BLS 403.
00:29
We responded to a private residence to find a 67-year-old female with the chief complaint of constipation for about a day now.
00:36
No bowel movement.
00:37
The last bowel movement was about two days ago.
00:39
It was solid.
00:40
There was no discoloration.
00:43
I've been able to go to the bathroom in the last day and a half or so.
00:47
She does have stominal distension and some pain to her rectal area.
00:51
The patient's family decided that they wanted to call 911.
00:54
They were going to do some at-home remedies.
00:56
She is on Senna and a few other medications.
00:58
They were going to try some over-the-counter.
01:00
But at the patient's request, the pain became too much and she wanted to go to the hospital.
01:06
The husband is the primary medical decision maker.
01:12
He was not at the house but called and requested that we took her to the hospital.
01:18
As far as her history, patient has had multiple strokes in the past, she is alert and oriented times four.
01:26
She has hypertension as well as no other known medications other than the Senna and some aspirin.
01:41
Vitals, last set was 144 over 72, breathing full and effective at 98 to 99 percent on room air, lung sounds clear in all six fields,
01:55
heart rate of 102, she does have hypertension,
01:58
and temperature of 97.6, alert and oriented times four, answers all questions appropriately, let me know if you have any questions.
02:06
You're coming here, correct?
02:09
That is affirmative, coming to Grossmont with about a 4 minute ETA.
02:14
Okay, sounds good.
02:15
We can clear at 1730.
02:17
Copy that, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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