Man experiences chest pain and shortness of breath, Piqua OH
Medical EmergencyA 63-year-old man on Covington Avenue in Piqua is experiencing chest pain radiating to his left arm and shortness of breath. He has a history of hypertension and an aortic aneurysm. EMS has administered nitroglycerin which reduced his pain and is providing oxygen. No aspirin was given due to other medications. The man is being transported to the hospital.
Audio|Source: Miami County Fire and EMS - West Central
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Cuttingenetic 51 run route with a 63-year-old bail from his residence, chief complaints, saying this afternoon is chest stain.
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I started about an hour prior to calling for our services, locates him the left side of the chest, going into his left arm, rates it at a 7.
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Here's the history of hypertension,
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an aneurysm, aortic extension also.
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Current vitals, blood pressure 156 over 98, the pulse is 60, respirations are 20, SPO2 is running 96%.
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It's also a little short of breath and we're putting on a couple liters of oxygen.
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Placing on a 12-lead monitor showing the sinus arrhythmia, no SP elevation or depression noted.
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Patient states he cannot take aspirin due to other medications he's on.
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He's had one nitro that's dropped the pain down to about a two.
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Compton IV, that was unsuccessful.
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We're transported to you.
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We have an EPA of about four to five minutes yet.
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You have any questions for me?
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No questions orders.
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We'll sign a bed upon arrival.
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Cut me clear.
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Covington Ave, Piqua, OH 45356
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