Medical team treats respiratory distress in Weirton, Weirton WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews in Weirton assisted a patient experiencing respiratory distress, high blood pressure, and limb swelling. The patient was transported to Weirton Medical Center under stable conditions for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Brooke WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Unit (number withheld) inbound Weirton Medical Center, 18-minute ETA, 64-year-old female with increased shortness of breath.
00:12
Patient is able to speak full sentences.
00:14
She does get short of breath and has some labored breathing.
00:18
Respirations are about 28.
00:21
She had been on three liters of oxygen at home and was saturating between 95 and 98 percent on that.
00:27
Currently sinus rhythm on monitor at 90, no ectopy noted on her twelve-lead.
00:34
Receiving a duoneb treatment with additional albuterol.
00:39
Patient had expiratory wheezing; upper and lower breath sounds diminished.
00:44
Noted edema to the left upper arm.
00:48
Edema observed in entire left arm and leg, beginning in right leg as well.
00:57
Blood pressure 210 over 100.
01:00
Pulse is 90, sinus rhythm on monitor.
01:06
GCS of 15.
01:07
18-gauge IV lock in place.
01:09
Anything else you need?
01:11
Where did you place the IV, and any medication allergies?
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Location mentioned:
Weirton, WV 26062
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