Paramedics treat man with chest pain at La Mesa facility, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to a nursing facility in La Mesa for a 64-year-old man experiencing chest wall pain. The patient, who has a history of pneumonia and is on oxygen therapy, reported fever and chills. He was evaluated on scene and transported to Sharp Grossmont Hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Good morning, 2255.
00:01
Melfthet is medical looking to come to you guys.
00:03
Run number (number withheld).
00:09
It can be for a 64-year-old male.
00:12
He has chest wall pain.
00:13
Just to be ready and you're ready for me to continue?
00:16
I'm ready, go ahead.
00:17
Okay, we responded to a nursing facility in La Mesa.
00:21
Patient was recently admitted to the facility for rehabilitation.
00:33
Yesterday an x-ray showed he still has pneumonia.
00:37
Right now, he's complaining of chest wall pain.
00:40
He describes a sharp feeling on the left side of his chest.
00:44
Pain increases with palpation, inhalation, and movement.
00:51
He denies nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea but reports fever and chills.
00:58
Vital signs: GCS 15, heart rate 102, sinus tachycardia, confirmed with a 12-lead.
01:03
No ST changes on the 12-lead.
01:06
Blood pressure 110 over 74, respiratory rate 22, oxygen saturation 95% on 2 liters.
01:13
He usually uses 2 liters of oxygen.
01:17
Clear lung sounds bilaterally.
01:20
Oxygen saturation reading 99%.
01:25
For treatment, I have a 20-gauge IV.
01:27
IV is in the right forearm, giving 500 mL fluid bolus for sepsis criteria, negative for other issues, about 10 minutes away.
01:38
Okay, thanks for your call.
01:40
We'll see you soon.
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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