Man with breathing trouble taken to Norfolk hospital, Norfolk VA
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, emergency responders in Norfolk transported a 54-year-old man who was having difficulty breathing to a local hospital. He required a bariatric setup due to his weight. His vital signs were stable, and oxygen support was in place during the transport.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Hospital Group Calls
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01:30
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, ma'am. Good evening.
00:01
This is Norfolk Engine Six.
00:02
Just want to give you a heads up.
00:03
We're going to be transporting a bariatric patient to your facility shortly.
00:08
Medic Ten will be calling in the patient care report, and we request a bariatric setup when we arrive.
00:14
Probably be there in about 15 minutes.
00:17
Leigh Base, this is Norfolk Medic Ten.
00:19
How do you copy? Norfolk Medic Ten, go ahead.
00:22
Paramedic Morris, we're out with a fifty-four-year-old male coming in with a complaint of difficulty breathing.
00:27
It's been going on for a couple days now.
00:31
Caregiver states that when she lowers his oxygen saturation, he desaturates rapidly.
00:42
We have confirmed that right now.
00:45
We have confirmed that right now.
00:46
Lung sounds are clear,
00:48
vital signs are stable.
00:51
Pulse is 80, strong and regular.
00:54
Respirations about 22.
00:57
Blood pressure last check was 138 over 76.
01:01
Oxygen saturation at home was 98%, currently 95% with capnography.
01:07
Lowest saturation was 48, now around 53.
01:12
Patient weighs approximately 500 to 600 pounds.
01:14
ETA from now is about 10 to 15 minutes.
01:18
Do you have any orders or questions?
01:20
How much oxygen is the patient on?
01:23
Six liters at the moment.
01:27
See you in 10-15 minutes.
01:29
Room assignment on arrival, leave it clear.
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Location mentioned:
Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502
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