Male patient treated for rapid heart rate and breath difficulty, Wheeling WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical responders treated a 59-year-old male experiencing rapid heart rate and difficulty breathing. The patient was given medications and monitored en route to Wheeling Hospital. The patient has a history of lung cancer and uses oxygen at home.
Audio|Heard on: Brooke WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Wheeling Fire Squad, while I had a 4 to 5 minute ETA, with a 59-year-old male, called for shortness of breath.
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Upon arrival, he had a rapid heart rate, about 170.
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He administered adenosine doses of 6 and 12 with 90.
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He gave 15 milligrams of cardizem.
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He's currently on a heart monitor, set at 144.
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Blood pressure 120 over 60.
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Respirations 26.
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He's 97% oxygen saturated on 3 liters, which he uses at home regularly.
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This is due to prior history of lung cancer.
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A 20 gauge IV was inserted in the right forearm.
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The patient is responsive with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 14 to 15. ETA about 4 or 5 minutes.
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Can you repeat the blood pressure for me? I'm sorry, can you repeat the blood pressure that you said?
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120 over 60.
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Received. We'll see if that's fine.
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Location mentioned:
Medical Park Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
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