Medical emergency at Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical teams responded near Grossmont Center Dr in La Mesa for an elderly man experiencing shortness of breath and cardiac arrest. CPR was performed, and after several rounds of treatment, the man regained a pulse and was transported to a medical facility. Family members were present.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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02:43
Transcript:
00:00
Grossmont, San Diego Engine 34.
00:03
Is that Engine 34? For Grossmont,
00:06
854. Grossmont, San Diego, Engine 34,
00:09
CPR in progress.
00:11
You guys are going to be the receiving facility if we end up transporting.
00:16
I got a run number of (number withheld).
00:22
(number withheld).
00:25
Copy that, we'll be open to do transport.
00:27
Verifying (number withheld).
00:31
Copy, I'll start with our four here.
00:33
We're waiting on one last family member to arrive on scene to kind of determine which way we're going to go with this call.
00:39
They called out to a private residence for a 91-year-old male.
00:43
Initial chief complaint of shortness of breath, low oxygen saturation.
00:46
We got here and found him to have shallow ineffective respirations with low oxygen levels and slow heart rate.
00:56
A few minutes after being on scene, the patient began to worsen.
01:03
Patient is currently in cardiac arrest.
01:10
Currently in a pulseless rhythm.
01:13
We have administered several rounds of medication via IO in the left leg.
01:23
Patient started out on an IV there.
01:25
We then upgraded care just prior to cardiac arrest.
01:30
Currently has airway support with end-tidal readings improving.
01:42
Family arrived in town yesterday.
01:44
This morning family noticed changes in his condition.
01:50
Patient has a cardiac history.
01:52
Recently recovered from illness.
01:55
We are waiting for a family member to arrive on scene.
01:58
We're getting ready to transport and will confirm wishes when family arrives.
02:05
We'll be about 15 minutes out from your facility if we transport.
02:12
Copy that. I'll keep the radio open.
02:14
Excuse me if it is needed.
02:16
Otherwise, we'll be over.
02:19
Grossmont Engine 34.
02:21
Engine 34, go ahead.
02:23
We do have return of pulse.
02:24
We are going to be transporting.
02:26
Looks like sinus tachycardia at a rate of 107.
02:29
We'll work on a blood pressure and a 12 lead.
02:31
Just so you're aware, we will be transporting.
02:34
Sounds good.
02:35
Like I said, I'll keep the radio open if you need anything.
02:38
Engine 34, if you get a chance, who's the transport? We have AMR medic 439.
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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