Elderly man transported with low oxygen and pain, State College PA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are transporting an 87-year-old man with low oxygen levels and widespread pain to the hospital. The patient has a history of spinal fractures and was previously treated at a medical facility. Vital signs include low oxygen saturation, increased heart and breathing rates, and warm skin.
Audio|Heard on: Centre PA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Mount Nittany, this is Medic 8-1.
00:02
We're about 5 to 7 from your facility.
00:07
On board this morning we have an 87-year-old male coming from an compass, shape of complaint of hypoxia.
00:17
Patient just arrived at their facility about two hours prior with an oxygen saturation on room air at 70%.
00:30
With nasal cannula, they weren't really able to get him up higher.
00:34
They had him on his bipop just at 4 liters and he was up to 89%.
00:40
Currently I've been on an honor breather and he's been satting at 98% since.
00:45
Born in generalized pain all over his body, a patient had been at Hershey following a C4 and 5 fracture.
00:59
Vyters are as follows, blood pressure 109 over 60, sinus tach of 107, a respiratory is at 34, shallow.
01:11
Skin is hot to the touch, I'm able to obtain a temperature.
01:16
I do have IVX established, locked off, no mids provided.
01:21
We'll provide further upon arrival.
01:23
Once again, we're about 5 to 7 out.
01:25
Do you have any questions?
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Location mentioned:
Radnor Rd, State College, PA 16801
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