Elderly man transported for breathing difficulty and leg swelling, Westerville OH
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, an elderly man was transported to St. Ann's Hospital due to difficulty breathing and leg swelling. He has been experiencing these symptoms for about four hours. His oxygen level was initially low but is now supported with oxygen. Vital signs include a normal heart rate, elevated blood pressure, and swelling in the legs.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin OH Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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St. Ann's, Medic 61.
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61 is the St.
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Anz. Go ahead.
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Good morning, Medics-6-1, currently routed to your facility with a 98-year-old male.
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Patient today is having difficulty breathing.
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This has been ongoing for about four hours today.
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Initial oxygen saturation was 91 percent.
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We currently have them on 2 liters via nasal cannula.
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He's currently alert, Glasgow Coma Scale 15.
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Heart rate of 80 showing some monitor with a couple premature atrial contractions.
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Blood pressure of 174 over 80.
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He does have swelling in his legs.
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That's something further.
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We'll see you here in about five minutes.
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Happy to be arriving.
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We'll be clear.
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S Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43081
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