Medical team assists patient in respiratory distress, Venice FL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted a 67-year-old man experiencing severe respiratory distress near Laurel Rd East in North Venice. The patient, who has advanced lung illness and a do-not-resuscitate order, was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice after receiving medication and support from paramedics.
Audio|Heard on: Sarasota FL Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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That's the match from Rescue 71.
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All right, Rescue.
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This is Rescue Seventy-One.
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Patient information only coming to you with a sixty-seven-year-old male in respiratory distress.
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He has stage three lung cancer and has been coughing up blood since yesterday.
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He was recently at Sarasota Memorial Hospital Venice for aspiration pneumonia.
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He does have a DNR.
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He can't tolerate a non-rebreather mask.
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Got medical directions.
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Give 1 mg of Versed via IM.
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It is on board.
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His heart rate is 150.
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The pain, it's bouncing all over, 90 percent on six liters nasal cannula, 28 on the calf.
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Respiratory rate is currently anywhere from 16 to 25, and last blood pressure is 142 over 87.
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We'll be at your facility in approximately 10 minutes.
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Anything changes, we'll advise.
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Location mentioned:
Laurel Rd E, North Venice, FL 34275
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