Elderly woman treated for breathing emergency, Menomonee Falls WI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders assisted a 77-year-old woman who was experiencing severe shortness of breath after a recent flu diagnosis and hospital discharge. She received oxygen and medication while being taken to Froedtert Menomonee Falls Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Waukesha WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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And 19, go ahead.
00:01
Copy that. We got case number (number withheld).
00:08
We have a 77-year-old female chief complaint of shortness of breath.
00:14
Was actually just released from Froedtert Menomonee Falls approximately 2 hours ago, diagnosed with the flu.
00:21
We had her this morning.
00:22
Breathing is significantly worse than we had her this morning,
00:28
Very short broken sentences in between breaths.
00:31
Was initially on seventy-seven percent on room air.
00:35
We have her on eight liters of oxygen along with a duoneb treatment, 5 mg that has her up to ninety-nine percent.
00:44
We also do have 16 mg of dex on board at this time.
00:48
As far as other vitals go, we got 166 over 120 on BP,
00:55
140 on a heart rate, 30 on respirations.
00:58
And like I said, we're up to ninety-nine with all of our treatments.
01:02
Patient is alert and oriented times four, just not really able to conversate at this time.
01:08
We are on our way to Froedtert Menomonee Falls.
01:10
We'll be there in about five to seven minutes.
01:12
Any questions, comments or concerns?
01:16
Well, sounds good. Thank you.
01:18
Thank you kindly.
01:19
EMS con copies.
01:20
What is your ETA?
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Location mentioned:
W180 N8085, Town Hall Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
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