Medical emergency near Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to a possible medical emergency near Grossmont Center Drive involving an elderly woman experiencing severe lower back pain radiating down her leg. She had a history of rheumatoid arthritis and had recently received a cortisone shot without relief. Her vital signs were stable, and paramedics administered medication for pain before transporting her to Grossmont Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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01:23
Transcript:
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Sharp Memorial,
00:01
Medic 17.
00:03
Medic 17, copy.
00:06
Hey Sharp, we got a mild medical looking to go to Grossmont.
00:10
Last four of the run is (number withheld), how do you copy?
00:14
I copy, Sharp Grossmont is opening, go ahead.
00:17
So we got a 65-year-old female chief complaint, non-traumatic back pain.
00:23
Looks like she has history of rheumatoid arthritis.
00:26
She's been having some ten out of ten back pain on the lower lower back radiating down her leg, her left leg.
00:33
She went to get a cortisone shot a couple days ago, but it hasn't helped.
00:37
She's been taking ibuprofen also.
00:40
No relief, so it's to the point where she can't relieve and walk.
00:44
Ten out of ten, so she called us.
00:47
As far as vitals, heart rate is 110, sinus tach.
00:52
Pressure is 140 over 50.
00:54
She's at 100% on room air, breathing 16 min, pulmonary active.
00:58
And then for treatment, we got a 20 gauge right AC.
01:01
We just gave 25 micrograms of fentanyl IV.
01:04
May wind up doing a repeat dose in a little bit here, but otherwise not anticipating anything else.
01:10
ETA is about five to 10 min to Grossmont.
01:13
Let me know if there is anything else we can get you.
01:16
I copy, Medic 17.
01:17
Thanks for the report.
01:18
Have a good morning off call person spot right now.
01:20
Let them know you are that we can clear.
01:22
We copy. Thanks for taking our report.
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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