Woman with breathing problems transported to hospital, Eureka CA
Medical EmergencyA 53-year-old woman with a history of COPD and hypertension experienced sudden shortness of breath and coughed up blood-tinged sputum. She was treated by paramedics and transported to St. Joseph's Hospital in Eureka for further care.
Audio|Source: Humboldt County Law, Fire and EMS - Eureka and North
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The schedule one code two medical.
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You're calling St. Joseph's Hospital. This is Brenda R.N., go ahead.
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Thank you.
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It's a paramedic Charleston, Scotiawana, a facility with a Coteu, Level 2, AILS Medical, Homeboard, I have a 53, 5-3-year-old female chief complaining today of shortness of breath, coming to you from Trinity County out Highway 36.
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Patient Preference Bypassed of Redwood Memorial.
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A patient states a couple hours ago she was awoken by shortness of breath has a history of COPD hypertension,
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had a similar episode about a month ago. She was tripodding and barely able to speak per Star Amulance who were B-LUF and first cared for her.
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When I got her, she wasn't seeing still enough for me to get a SPO2 reading, so I did a Duo Neb treatment, which she has maintained room air, sounding at 97% since then. Her blood pressure is 144, 144 over 84, 84,
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heart rate sinus pack at 102.
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She has some noticeable upper airway weases that are audible just with the regular ears, but when I Listen to her long sounds with my stuff scope, they sound diminished, but clear.
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Oregon I ALS for shortness of breath. I did do a 12-8, it was unremarkable, I'm an ETA of about five minutes.
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I'm an ETA of about five minutes.
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I'll give you room assignment on arrival.
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One, additional information.
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Coach 21st, Tijuana, Hospital, 0439. Sean, go ahead.
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Hey, Sean, I just wanted to add that the patient did cough up a small amount of blood-tinged spudum. I'm currently wearing it in 95.
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Near Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA 95501
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