Elderly patient with lung issues treated for breathing difficulty, Weirton WV
Medical EmergencyAn elderly female patient with chronic lung disease is experiencing shortness of breath along with back and stomach pain. Vital signs were monitored, and she is being transported to Weirton Medical Center for further care.
Audio|Source: Brooke County Sheriff, Wellsburg and Follansbee Police Dispatch
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575 year old female patient she's complained shortness of breath a patient is well-known to EMS she suffers from florescy and other lung ailments COPD and all that she is on four-leaders home O2 she was sat 97% on the four-leaders that month for her up for six for her comfort
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She is able to speak in full sentences.
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She complains the pain in the middle of her back and her stomach, which is normal for her.
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Monitor in 12 leads, she has a sinus, sinus tack right around 100.
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Like I said, she was 97 on 4 leader, she's 98 on 6.
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Blood pressure 102 over 64, 102 over 64, temporary rate 20. Lones are clear all the way around.
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I haven't attempted an IV yet. It's usually a difficult stick.
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I'll work on that.
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And we are transporting the Weirton Medical Center. I'd say ETA is about 15 minutes, good.
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Weirton, WV 26062
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