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76-year-old male treated for allergic reaction and breathing trouble, Russell County VA
Medical EmergencyEmergency medical services responded to a 76-year-old male in Russell County, Virginia, experiencing a possible allergic reaction to new medication. The patient had facial swelling, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and wheezing. Vital signs showed a blood pressure of 155 over 83 and oxygen saturation of 92%. He received a breathing treatment and was en route to the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Russell and Washington County / Bristol Public Safety
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Mike 6505-40783-089 The rest of county you are at 17b En route routine with a 76-year-old male patient.
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Possible allergic reaction to new medication.
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Facial swelling noted,
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had some shortness of breath and chest tightness.
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Patient had wheezing on arrival, increased breathing rate.
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At times before,
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His son reported a mark on a muscle, blood pressure was 155 over 83.
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Oxygen saturation was 92% on our monitor.
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He has had a breathing treatment.
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ETA about five minutes, will provide further updates.
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