Elderly man hospitalized after breathing trouble, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a Motel 6 in La Mesa for a seventy-year-old man experiencing shortness of breath. The patient, who has a history of COPD and congestive heart failure, reported sudden breathing difficulty while lying down and called 911 after two hours. He was conscious and alert when medics arrived, with stable vital signs, and was transported to Grossmont Hospital for further care.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Hey Grossmont, this is Medic 492.
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We've got a run number of (number withheld).
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That's (number withheld).
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He's coming to you in about five minutes for a 70-year-old male.
00:12
The chief complaint is shortness of breath, mild medical.
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Let me know your full report.
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Okay, Medic 492.
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They were called out to the Motel 6 in La Mesa today for a seventy-year-old male.
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Sounds like he has a history of COPD and CHF.
00:30
About two hours ago, he was lying in bed and had a sudden onset of shortness of breath.
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Patient states the shortness of breath did not subside.
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After two hours, he decided to call 911.
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Arrived on scene and found patient sitting upright.
00:44
He is alert, moving all extremities appropriately, and speaking in full sentences.
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Heart rate is 110.
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Paced for them on the monitor.
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Blood pressure is 146 over 95.
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He's breathing about 26 times a minute.
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Shallow but effective.
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With an end title of 20.
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Room air oxygen saturation up 96%.
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Skin is pink, warm, and dry.
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Lung sounds are clear bilaterally.
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Patient denies any chest pain or recent illness.
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Temperature is 98.2.
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Not coughing up any sputum.
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Has a history of COPD and CHF.
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Patient says he needs medication upon arrival at the hospital.
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We have no treatment at this time.
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Coming to you in about five minutes.
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Anything I can clarify?
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Location mentioned:
University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
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