Elderly woman with headache treated for possible hyperkalemia, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 82-year-old woman with a history of migraines and dialysis experienced a persistent headache like her usual migraine. She took excessive Tylenol without relief and was evaluated by EMS for possible high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). Vital signs were stable, and treatment for hyperkalemia was approved during transport to Grossmont Center.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:55
Transcript:
00:00
We were appointed to a private residence for an 82-year-old female chief complaint of headache.
00:06
As story goes, that this started around 8 a.m.
00:09
That'll be our last known well time.
00:12
Patient states has persisted throughout the day.
00:15
She does have a history of migraines and says that this feels like her typical migraine presentation.
00:22
She's been taking Tylenol throughout the day for it without any help.
00:28
She's not sure. Sure how many pills she's taken, estimates between 10 and 15 325 milligram tablets, totaling 3,000 to 4,500 milligrams of Tylenol today.
00:42
She's alert and oriented, negative on stroke scale, moving all extremities, pupils equal and reactive, with heart rate 98 and regular rhythm.
00:52
Blood pressure is 140 over 82, breathing 18 times per minute, oxygen saturation 96% on room air, temperature 97.8, blood glucose 134.
01:04
No treatment anticipated en route; anything else to clarify about the story?
01:11
No, sounds good.
01:12
I'll give the hospital a call.
01:13
We can go out and clear, 2258.
01:17
Chris, Mom, Meg, 254.
01:20
Hey, 254, can you stand by for one? I'm just on the phone.
01:24
Two-five four.
01:27
Yeah,
01:31
go ahead for first point in 302.
01:35
Chris, how many, 254? Can you repeat that?
01:38
Thanks to see anybody.
01:39
You can go ahead for Grossmont.
01:40
We just took a 12 lead on this patient.
01:44
I went ahead and transmitted it to you.
01:46
It looks pretty wide.
01:51
The QRS looks wide and the patient has some large T waves.
01:55
I wanted to clear if you are okay with me treating for hyperkalemia.
02:03
Copy SCI-E-KG, Nevada's report.
02:08
254, you can go have a report.
02:11
Chris, I'm having a 254.
02:12
We had already given a report.
02:15
I was just checking if you were okay with that treatment decision.
02:22
Copy, this is a 79-year-old female with shortness of breath.
02:26
That's correct.
02:28
Any history of dialysis?
02:32
She has a history of dialysis.
02:34
Her last appointment was yesterday, Tuesday.
02:40
Her next appointment is tomorrow, Thursday.
02:46
Okay, copy.
02:47
Stand by phone.
02:49
Copy.
02:52
254, go for 254.
02:54
Go for 254.
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
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