Patient transported after tracheostomy tube incident, Nashville TN
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics from Rutherford County transported a 64-year-old male from a nursing home to Vanderbilt University Medical Center after he accidentally dislodged his tracheostomy tube. A nurse replaced the tube and confirmed he was breathing normally. The patient requested evaluation to ensure the tube was properly placed. He remained stable during non-emergency transport.
Audio|Heard on: Davidson TN EMS-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Rutherford County Medic Seven to Vanderbilt, go ahead.
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Go ahead.
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Rutherford County Medic Seven en route to your facility non-emergent with a 64-year-old male from a nursing home.
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He accidentally pulled his trach out.
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The nurse replaced it and he is experiencing no difficulty breathing.
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He is breathing adequately.
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O two saturations are 99 percent on five liters.
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He wanted to have his strength evaluated and make sure it was placed correctly.
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He had it placed four weeks ago at your facility.
00:34
He was discharged yesterday and admitted to a nursing home.
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He has no complaints other than wanting his strength checked.
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Last blood pressure was 145 over 77.
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He is 99 percent on five liters, 92 heart rate.
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He is alert and oriented with a GCS of 15 and will arrive in about 10 to 15 minutes.
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You require any further?
00:58
Copy, copy.
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Thank you.
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Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37232
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