Possible allergic reaction near Grossmont Center, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, emergency medical staff assisted a person near Grossmont Center who was experiencing throat tightness and shortness of breath, possibly due to an allergic reaction. The patient self-administered an EpiPen and received additional treatment before transport to the hospital. No facial or lip swelling was observed.
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We have a (age withheld) male,
00:05
(Age withheld) female.
00:06
She complains of some throat tightness, possible allergic reaction.
00:11
We're going to your facility with a five-minute ETA.
00:13
Let me know when you are ready for that full report.
00:16
All righty, go ahead.
00:18
We have on scene today a (age withheld) male sitting upright, alert and tracking.
00:23
Seems like the patient was sleeping.
00:26
Approximately 20 minutes ago, he says he woke up with a feeling of throat tightness.
00:30
The patient has a history of having these episodes.
00:34
Patient was prescribed an EpiPen.
00:36
He did take his EpiPen 0.3 mg, however continued to have that throat tightness.
00:40
Patient states that he doesn't have a known allergen.
00:43
However, he has had this presentation multiple times in the past and has to get an Epi shot due to this.
00:50
This has happened in the past five times over the past year.
00:54
No hives or urticaria noted.
00:57
It’s an isolated throat tightening as well as some shortness of breath.
01:03
Patient oxygen saturation at 90% on room air.
01:10
End-tidal CO2 at 34, clear lung sounds bilaterally.
01:14
Patient able to answer all questions appropriately.
01:18
(Name withheld) and he’s able to move all four extremities.
01:21
Blood pressure 136 over 88.
01:25
Heart rate is 101.
01:26
Sinus tachycardia on the monitor.
01:29
Again, patient with throat tightness was prescribed an EpiPen.
01:34
Did take an EpiPen 0.3.
01:36
Patient continues to have throat tightness; we gave him 0.5 mg of epinephrine IM.
01:45
Given Benadryl 1250 mg.
01:47
Patient in a seated position.
01:49
Nasal cannula at two liters per minute.
01:54
We’ll be looking for IV access.
01:56
Let me know if I can get you anything else.
01:57
We have an eight-minute ETA.
02:00
Any oral swelling of the lips or the tongue?
02:04
Is he speaking in full sentences and managing his own secretions?
02:09
Negative for any swelling to tongue, face, or lips, and no secretions.
02:15
Continuing to have throat tightness.
02:19
Patient able to talk in complete sentences, continues trying to cough.
02:28
We’ll see you inside if you need anything else.
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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