Woman treated for severe breathing problem after inhaler ran out, Colorado Springs CO
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a 43-year-old woman experienced worsening chronic breathing problems after running out of her inhaler. Emergency crews are treating her with breathing treatments, intravenous magnesium, and may use a breathing support device while transporting her to Memorial Central Hospital near E Boulder St.
Audio|Heard on: El Paso CO Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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3182, wearing rocks you non-emergent with a 43, 4.3-year-old female chief complaint of COPD exacerbation.
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She ran out of her albuterol inhaler, started having exacerbation tonight.
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She's got three-word dysmia, all accessory muscle use.
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Capnography is staying in the mid-40s with a high respiratory rate.
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100% on 8 liters.
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We're doing a duo neb right now.
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We just got an IV and we're starting magnesium.
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We're going to give DECS as well.
00:25
She has not been intubated.
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She has been on... CPAP before.
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We'll see how she tolerates the NED and we might switch to CPAP.
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Pressure is still hypertensive.
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She signed us on a four lead.
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We're about 25 minutes out.
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Do you have any questions? Questions? We'll see soon.
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Location mentioned:
E Boulder St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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