75-year-old man treated for breathing difficulty and pneumonia, Smithfield NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a 75-year-old man is being treated by EMS for shortness of breath due to worsening COPD and pneumonia. He is receiving oxygen and intravenous medication and is being transported to Johnston Medical Center.
Audio|Heard on: Johnston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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JMC, go ahead.
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This is EMS-16.
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We're in Rochester facilities.
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We're in Rochester facilities with a 75-year-old male patient for home care.
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He is experiencing a possible COPD and pneumonia exacerbation.
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Symptoms have worsened since about 1 o'clock this afternoon.
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He was diagnosed with pneumonia and treated about 10 or 11 days ago.
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He has one nebulizer treatment to our approval.
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He's had one nebulizer since our arrival, with oxygen saturation at 97% now.
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Currently on four liters of oxygen.
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Oxygen is always on home 2.
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An IV is established, administering 125 units of medication.
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Blood pressure is 172 over 85, heart rate is 82.
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Respiration rate is 24, oxygen saturation 97% now.
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We will be at the hospital in about 10 minutes.
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Can you provide any further instructions? Patient's airway is clear.
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Copy. Desmond arrival, 16, clear.
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Location mentioned:
N 8th St, Smithfield, NC 27577
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