Male patient treated for breathing difficulty and chest pain, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 68-year-old male experienced worsening shortness of breath and chest pain over four days. He has atrial fibrillation and was treated with oxygen and rapid breathing monitoring. The patient was transported to Grossmont Hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Went to a private residence for a 68-year-old male with shortness of breath.
00:06
The patient started taking an antibiotic about four days ago when symptoms began.
00:13
Had rapid progression of difficulty breathing over four days with chest pain.
00:22
Patient is breathing rapidly at 43 breaths per minute and labored.
00:29
Oxygen saturation at 97% on two liters via nasal cannula.
00:34
End-tidal CO2 is 9 currently.
00:38
Blood pressure is 120 over 64.
00:41
He has atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response at 120.
00:45
Signs are normal, warm, and dry with temperature of 97.8.
00:51
Lung sounds clear on right side, diminished on left.
01:02
Patient is on two liters via nasal cannula.
01:07
Anything else I can get you guys?
01:09
I copy.
01:11
Does patient normally wear oxygen or is this new? Was he hypoxic on room air?
01:16
He was 94 percent on room air and he's not oxygen dependent.
01:20
I copy. This is new.
01:25
No, it is not new.
01:26
He had quadruple bypass a couple years ago and has had atrial fibrillation since.
01:32
Atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate confirmed.
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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