Elderly woman transported for breathing issues, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported a 90-year-old woman experiencing shortness of breath from Mexico to Grossmont Hospital. She had a diagnosed bronchial infection and advanced Alzheimer's. Paramedics administered albuterol and Atrovent during transport and reported difficulty establishing an IV.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Medic Cal Fire 282, good morning.
00:04
CAT number of (number withheld).
00:12
How do you copy?
00:15
I copy. I see a 90-year-old female, difficulty breathing.
00:18
I've got vitals.
00:20
That's affirmative.
00:21
Ninety-year-old female.
00:23
Chief complaint today was shortness of breath since three this morning.
00:27
Again, this morning.
00:35
Patient is coming from Mexico.
00:36
She went to the hospital there where they diagnosed her with a bronchial infection.
00:42
Currently, right now, GCS of 13, alert and oriented times one.
00:48
This is normal per family on scene due to advanced Alzheimer's dementia.
00:55
Upon my arrival again, patient was in a Mexican ambulance.
00:59
We transferred her over.
01:00
Vitals as I transferred to you.
01:03
I did start due to the wheezing, crackling,
01:06
albuterol 6 mLs and 2.5 mg of Atrovent.
01:13
Unable to establish an IV either at the hospital or myself right now.
01:17
Again, about 15 minutes away from your facility.
01:21
Any questions or orders at this time? Same.
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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