Man with severe chest pain transported to medical center, Smithfield NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported a 61-year-old man from home to Johnston Medical Center–Smithfield for severe chest pain lasting two hours, radiating to both arms. Pain rated 10 out of 10. Patient received treatment and was monitored en route.
Audio|Heard on: Johnston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Johnston Medical Center–Smithfield, J.M.C.
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Smithfield, EMS 16.
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We're en route to the facility with a 61-year-old male coming from home.
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Chief complaint is chest pain.
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The pain radiates across his chest and down both arms.
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It has been going on for approximately two hours.
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The pain is 10 out of 10 and stabbing.
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An IV has been established.
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Labs have been drawn.
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Administered one nitroglycerin.
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He took two nitroglycerin tablets.
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Monitors show relief with aspirin given. No shocks administered. Rhythm all normal. Blood pressure 170 over 109, heart rate 64, respiration 16. Will reassess in about 10 minutes. Patient stable on arrival.
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Location mentioned:
N 8th St, Smithfield, NC 27577
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