Medical transport from Laurel Rd to hospital, Venice FL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics from Rescue 22 in North Venice transported an elderly male patient experiencing respiratory distress and coughing up blood to Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice. The patient, who reportedly has a history of lung cancer and takes prescribed medication, was alert and oriented during transport and refused intubation. Emergency personnel maintained oxygen support en route, and the patient arrived with elevated heart rate and blood pressure.
Audio|Heard on: Sarasota FL Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
That's SMH Venice from Rescue 22, how do you copy?
00:03
(name withheld), go ahead.
00:07
Paramedic Boyer on Rescue 22, currently en route to your facility with patient.
00:11
That is an 83-year-old male patient.
00:14
Okay.
00:15
Currently at this time, patient initially was found alert and speaking complete sentences while sitting down.
00:20
This turned into a respiratory distress call with patient coughing up blood and reporting a history of lung cancer.
00:25
Patient reportedly takes Eliquis and has been taking medication as prescribed.
00:31
Initial O2 saturation was 96 on room air.
00:34
We are down to 85.
00:35
Two liters on non-rebreather and a nasal cannula.
00:38
Patient is alert and oriented times four and refused any intubation.
00:42
Currently heart rate is 144, oxygen 85 on non-rebreather, and last blood pressure was 179 over 113.
00:51
Patient's blood sugar is 148.
00:53
We'll reach your facility in approximately five to ten minutes.
00:55
Do you copy? Three minutes.
00:58
Three minutes copies.
01:00
Two part arrival.
01:02
Thank you. Copy.
01:03
Can't wait.
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Location mentioned:
Laurel Rd E, North Venice, FL 34275
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