Medical response for possible overdose near E 4th St, National City CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a possible overdose near E 4th St in National City. A 34-year-old male at an assisted living facility reportedly ingested cough medication with the intent to feel intoxicated, not to self-harm. The individual experienced nausea and was transported to Paradise Valley Hospital for precautionary evaluation. Poison Control was consulted and advised monitoring for potential seizures; no serious complications were expected.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Mercy, Medic 11.
00:02
Mercy, Medic 11.
00:04
Sorry, I think you keyed up the mic, but only heard a quick second.
00:07
You cleared a copy report.
00:08
Yes, go ahead.
00:10
Thank you. As Medic 11, looking to go to Paradise Valley Hospital, ETA is about five minutes.
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Run over is F.S.
00:17
25, 22,
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(number withheld), last four, (number withheld).
00:21
It's going to be for a 34-year-old male with nausea after taking cough medication.
00:27
Intentional use of cough medication reported.
00:33
So, sorry good.
00:34
It sounds like about 10 a.m.
00:35
Today, patient took a full bottle of cough syrup.
00:37
Drank an entire bottle with the intention of getting high; no suicidal ideation reported.
00:42
Patient intended to get high, not to self-harm.
00:48
When no sensation resulted, additional pills were taken.
00:57
Medic has the pills on scene.
01:00
Medication identified as chlorpheniramine and dextromethorphan combination.
01:03
Patient reported taking two packs.
01:09
Someone at the assisted living facility alerted emergency services.
01:14
Engine contacted Poison Control with full medication details.
01:20
Poison Control did not recommend additional treatment.
01:23
Advised to monitor for possible seizures; none expected.
01:32
Pulse 110, sinus tachycardia on monitor.
01:39
Blood pressure 153 over 107.
01:43
Respirations 16, clear lungs, 100% room air.
01:47
Temperature 98.3, glucose 105.
01:53
20-gauge IV in left arm.
01:56
Precaution for potential seizures.
01:58
Administered 4 milligrams of Zofran IV for nausea.
02:02
ETA to Paradise Valley Hospital is three minutes.
02:05
Teddy County.
02:06
Thank you all.
02:07
Let's have a thanks, Virginia.
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Location mentioned:
E 4th St, National City, CA 91950
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