Older woman treated for breathing difficulty en route to hospital, Rutherfordton NC
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Medical EmergencyEMS is transporting a 68-year-old woman with breathing difficulty and low oxygen levels to Rutherford Hospital. She has crackles in her lungs and is currently receiving high-flow oxygen. Vital signs include heart rate of about 100 and 22 breaths per minute.
Audio|Heard on: Polk County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
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This is 932 en route to Rutherford with a 68-year-old female.
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She is complaining of difficulty breathing.
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Crackles noted in all lung fields.
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Room air oxygen saturation was about 70 at the facility.
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She is on 15 liters on a non-rebreather and oxygen saturation is now 95.
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Heart rate is approximately 100 with 22 respirations.
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Obtaining a vein puncture and glucose level, approximately five minutes away.
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Five minutes away; would you like further updates?
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Location mentioned:
S Ridgecrest St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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