78-year-old man with breathing issues transported to hospital, La Mesa CA
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 78-year-old man with breathing difficulties, fever, and flu-like symptoms was treated with a CPAP device by Medic 440 and transported to Sharp Grossmont Hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:27
Transcript:
00:00
Sharp Medic 440.
00:03
Okay, 440 is the Sharp at near 10501.
00:07
It's Sharp, Medic 440.
00:09
We've got about a 6 minute ETA to Sharp Grossmont.
00:12
Run number is going to be (number withheld).
00:16
It's going to be for a 78-year-old male, moderate status medical, chief complaint, and short of breath.
00:23
Patient has had difficulty breathing for the past day and cold and flu-like symptoms for the past several days.
00:29
They tried to convince patient to go to the hospital last night, but he refused. Today at around 1000 hours.
00:36
Patient's family reactivated 9-1-1.
00:38
We arrived on scene, patient had some severe work of breathing, some belly breathing, initial room air sats of 90 percent.
00:46
Currently patient placed on CPAP for 5 centimeters of water.
00:50
That's improved to 100 percent.
00:51
Good blood flow.
00:53
Currently patient is alert and oriented times four, breathing at 20 breaths a minute.
00:57
Wheezing noted in the upper lobes, diminished in the lower lobes.
01:02
We're going to get an end title for you right now.
01:05
Again, patient is alert and oriented times four, denies any alcohol or drug use, and past medical history times four.
01:11
The latest blood pressure is going to be 190 over 78, 190 over 78, 190 over 78.
01:17
Heart rate of 125 on our 4-lead sign is back.
01:22
We do have a strict temperature of 104.5, the fan temperature of 104.5.
01:28
As far as we're reading, we did it based on CPAP at 5 centimeters of water.
01:31
Currently looking for IV access, it can be given 500 ml fluid bolus.
01:35
We'll let you know with any change of patient status.
01:37
Again, about a 5-minute ETA to Sharp Grossmont.
01:40
Please let me know if I get anything else.
01:43
Did you confirm that sinus tachycardia with the 12 leads?
01:48
That's a negative memorial we're doing 12 lead right now.
01:52
I copy that.
01:57
If that comes back positive, please re-contact me.
02:01
I know you have that short ETA.
02:02
And then I just want to confirm the run number (number withheld).
02:08
That's correct memorial.
02:10
Run number (number withheld).
02:15
Have that. Thank you.
02:16
I'll go ahead and let Sharp Grossmont know of your short ETA.
02:19
If anything changes, you're always welcome to re-contact with Space Hospital.
02:23
It's clear at 1054.
02:24
Thank you.
02:26
Copy. Thank you.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
