Woman with breathing difficulty en route to hospital, Minneapolis MN
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As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics transported a 56-year-old woman experiencing shortness of breath caused by a hiatal hernia affecting her airway. She was conscious and breathing during transport to Hennepin Hospital, with stable vital signs and supplemental oxygen in use.
Audio|Heard on: Hennepin MN Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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West Metro, West Metro, Hennepin 446, the dock or door for Hennepin.
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446?
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Good morning, 446 inbound Hennepin with a 56-year-old female coming from home.
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Chief complaint tonight is going to be dyspnea.
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Patient has a hernia of her stomach up into her esophagus that's currently impinging on her airway with a history of the same.
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Currently conscious and breathing but.
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Is moderately to significantly asthmatic.
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Heart rate is about 110.
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Saturation is 96 percent on six liters by nasal cannula.
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Unable to establish IV access yet.
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ETA is going to be three to five minutes with the dock or door for Hennepin.
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