Elderly man transported with respiratory distress and atrial fibrillation, Maryville IL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 77-year-old man was transported to Anderson Hospital with severe breathing difficulty and atrial fibrillation after experiencing worsening symptoms for a week. EMS provided oxygen and treatment en route.
Audio|Heard on: Madison IL Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Anderson Hospital, Anderson Hospital, Troy 2042, inbound patient.
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Everything, go ahead.
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Anderson Hospital, Troy, 242.
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We're going to be inbound your facility with a 77-year-old male.
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We were called today for altered mental status.
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We arrived on scene.
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Patient is alert and oriented times four.
00:18
He is having severe difficulty breathing, respiratory distress.
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It has been progressively getting worse over the past week.
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Medical professionals are requesting transport to your facility for evaluation.
00:31
I do have current vitals on this patient as follows.
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Blood pressure 116 over 58.
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Pulse rate is 112.
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We are showing atrial fibrillation on a monitor, 12-lead is showing the same.
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Respirations at this time are 26, slightly labored.
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Room air pulse oximetry at 87 percent.
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We completed a dual nebulizer treatment.
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We have him up to 94 percent oxygen saturation,
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then discontinued that.
00:57
Continued on four liters via nasal cannula, vital signs are stable.
01:02
An 18-gauge IV established in the left antecubital fossa and blood glucose is 197.
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ETA to you is about six minutes to do anything further.
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Go ahead. Questions or orders?
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This patient will rest comfortably on your stretcher until we can find a room for them.
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Thanks.
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Location mentioned:
IL-162, Maryville, IL 62062
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