Woman transported to hospital for worsening leg pain, Martinsburg WV
Medical EmergencyA 78-year-old woman with worsening lower limb pain was transported to Berkeley Medical Center. She had an orthopedic injury and the pain did not improve with prescribed medication. Vital signs showed slow heart rate and high blood pressure. She was given pain and anti-nausea medication during transport and reported reduced pain after treatment.
Audio|Source: Berkeley County Fire & EMS
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084139. We are inbound to Berkeley Medical Center with about time at an EPA.
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On board 78-year-old female chief of pains and slower vaccine.
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Patient states about 3 days ago, she had pain in lower limb.
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She was seen by an orthopedic doctor here.
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Diagnosed and on Tramadol at home.
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Taking Tramadol, pain has not improved.
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Pain worsened, unable to get up.
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Arrival to floor, monitoring vital signs.
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Heart rate 57 beats per minute, sinus bradycardia.
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Patient started much overlaw just a few weeks ago.
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Oxygen saturation 99%, respiratory rate 12, tidal volume 20.
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Blood pressure 170 over 70, now down to 140 over 70.
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Has IV access, given Zofran and morphine for pain.
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Pain decreased from 8 to 3 after medication.
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No other issues noted.
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Near Hospital Dr, Martinsburg, WV 25401
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