Elderly man treated for shortness of breath, San Diego CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded near McDonald's by the San Ysidro border for a 67-year-old man experiencing shortness of breath. The patient had previously left Sharp Chula Vista Hospital against medical advice. On evaluation, he showed elevated blood pressure and mild wheezing. Crews administered care and transported him to the hospital for further treatment.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
We're going to Sharp Chula Vista with the last four of our run being (number withheld) for a 67-year-old male.
00:05
Chief complaint is shortness of breath.
00:08
ETA will be about 15 minutes.
00:09
Let me know when I can go ahead and report.
00:11
Go ahead, Chula Vista.
00:12
Arrived to the McDonald's by the San Ysidro border to find our patient.
00:16
Patient reports cold-like symptoms, with a runny nose on arrival.
00:22
Said he was at Sharp Chula Vista on Christmas Day and left before he should have.
00:29
It hasn't gotten any better since he was there.
00:32
Called us today to go back at this time.
00:36
Currently seeing heart rate 106, blood pressure 146 over 100.
00:42
Breathing at about 20 to 22 times a minute.
00:47
Intoxicant level 25.
00:48
O2 saturation at 97 percent.
00:51
We plan to do a nebulizer treatment because the patient has upper expiratory wheezes.
00:59
Blood sugar is 106 with temperature 98.3.
01:03
No other treatments needed at this time.
01:05
We tried to start an IV line, but it's faint.
01:07
Veins look fragile.
01:09
We will wait until arrival at the hospital.
01:12
Let me know if anything else is needed at this time.
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Location mentioned:
W San Ysidro Blvd, San Ysidro, CA 92173
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