Female patient with facial swelling treated and transported, Summerville SC
Medical EmergencyEMS transported an 87-year-old female with facial swelling and angioedema to Summerville hospital. She has known medication allergies and was treated with 50 milligrams of Benadryl. The patient was stable during transport and showing slight improvement.
Audio|Source: Dorchester County Fire and EMS
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Dorchester's a kind of medic one in round about a 12-minute ETA with me of an 87-year-old female, 8-7 female. We're bringing her to you for angioedema.
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She has some allergies that she knows about to medications.
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She does not report any new meds, no new foods, or still do anything in that sort, but she does have significant swelling around the lower half of her face inside of her mouth as well.
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She has been going on all day. She tried into drill around lunchtime with no improvement.
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She is stable right now. Blood pressure 158 over 78. Heart rate is around 76.
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Normal sinus with a minor 4 lead. SpO2 is 92% on room air.
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Patient has a history of COPD, Hamlet says 92% is a good number for her.
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She has a 20 gauge in her left forearm, I've given her 50 milligrams of Benadryl. She's noting slight improvement after receiving the Benadryl. Do any questions or orders?
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Did you say 25 of Benadryl?
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50-0 milligrams.
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No questions to order at this time. Room assignment upon arrival, Summerville out.
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Location mentioned:
Near Midland Pkwy, Summerville, SC 29485
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