Elderly patient with ALS taken to St. Luke’s North, Smithville MO
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance transported a 70-year-old man with ALS to St. Luke's North Hospital after having breathing difficulty and possible aspiration at his residence near US-169 in Smithville. His caregiver reported trouble using suction earlier in the morning, and responders stabilized his oxygen levels before transport.
Audio|Heard on: Clay MO Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Hey guys, we're bringing you a 70-year-old man with a history of ALS.
00:03
(Name withheld) said, oh just a second.
00:05
Sorry, we're bringing a 70-year-old man with ALS.
00:09
(Name withheld), his caregiver, was having trouble using suction this morning and he had low oxygen levels for us.
00:16
His oxygen levels have been improved by the fire crew.
00:18
They pulled him up, and I think it helped clear his airway a little bit.
00:20
But it sounds like he's probably aspirated.
00:23
He's coarse throughout all lobes.
00:25
Got a status for us.
00:27
He's at ninety-eight, but I do have him on a non-rebreather.
00:30
Intake is twenty-six right now.
00:32
Pulse is 90.
00:33
Blood pressure is 132 over 83.
00:37
Respirations are in the twenties.
00:40
Other than that, blood sugar is good.
00:42
If you guys have any questions, we're probably about eight minutes out.
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Location mentioned:
US-169, Smithville, MO 64089
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