Elderly woman transported for breathing issues, Shreveport LA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported a 68-year-old woman from Harris Manor South to Willis-Knighton South for shortness of breath and worsening COPD symptoms over the past few days. She had been receiving breathing treatments and medication without improvement. Paramedics administered additional respiratory therapy and medication during transport. The patient's vital signs were recorded as stable with normal heart rhythm.
Audio|Heard on: Caddo LA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Hey y'all, I'm bringing you a 68-year-old female coming from Harris Manor South.
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Chief complaint is shortness of breath, difficulty breathing.
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Nurse states that started about two to three days ago and it's progressively gotten worse.
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She does have a history of COPD.
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For the past three days they've tried breathing treatments and they just recently started trying fentanyl.
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It has not helped out too much.
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Patient was weak.
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on inhalation and expiration.
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I've got her started on a DuoNeb with ipratropium and albuterol.
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I started a 20 gauge to the left arm on scene, and gave 125 of solumedrol.
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Patient's vitals are as follows.
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Heart rate is 80, blood pressure 189 over 104, respirations are 18, SpO₂ 100% on 8 liters via nebulizer, EKG says a normal sinus rhythm.
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Possible,
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or possible T wave elevation,
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possible hyperkalemia patients.
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And times four GCS of 15.
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We'll be there in about seven to ten minutes.
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Location mentioned:
W Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118
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