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YOUR AMBULANCE COMPANY1255 Main StreetAnytown, Missouri 1234511/30/2017INSERT INSURANCE INFORMATION HERE[CHIEF COMPLAINT / RESPONSE] This crew responded to a call for a 51 year old male that was dispatched by central dispatch for respiratorydistress. Unit responded emergency, with lights and sirens. The chief complaint for the patient is RESPIRATORY DISTRESS. The secondary problemappears to be generalized weakness. Upon arrival to the scene we found the patient sitting on bed at residence. The general impression of the patientwas severe distress. Fire department personnel were on scene. FD assisted with placing patient onto ambulance cot. FD placed patient on oxygenvia a nasal cannula. Patient was assisted up, pivoted, placed onto wheeled stretcher. Patient was secured to stretcher using stretcher straps andstretcher was secured into ambulance. Patient was positioned on stretcher in high-fowlers position. Per the ambulance crew, the patient requiredoxygen, but couldn't self-administer and requires airway monitoring.[HISTORY OF PRESENT ILLNESS / INJURY] History was obtained from patient. This problem began 1 hour ago. This is an occasional problem forthe patient. The last time this occurred was 6 months ago. This problem has gotten worse since onset. Allergies: Penicillin. Changes: Nothing thepatient has done helps. Medical History: congestive heart failure, COPD, and diabetes. Medication List: Albuterol, Insulin, and Lasix. Meds - Prior toour arrival, the patient had used nebulizer treatment. Normal: Patient normally on oxygen continuously. The patient states he went to retrieve his mailand when the patient returned he was extremely short of breath. Patient requests transport to Emergency Department for evaluation.[ASSESSMENT – PRIMARY] Joshua L. Ball, CCEMT-P has performed a complete head to toe ALS assessment on the patient. Patient was consciousand alert.HEAD/NEURO: Clear speech, Neuro assessment intact, No facial droop, No JVD, No loss of consciousness, No memory loss, and Trachea midlineCHEST/RESPIRATORY: Breathing - Tachypneic, Cough - Productive, Dyspnea - COPD history, Equal chest rise and fall, Lung Sounds - Rhonchibilaterally, all lobes. , and Sputum - Frothy whiteABDOMEN: Bowel sounds present, Flat, No complaint of nausea, Non-tender, and SoftPELVIS/GU: No incontinence, and Pelvis stableEXTREMITIES: Capillary refill greater than 2 seconds, Equal grips, Good pulse, motor function, and sensation in all extremities, and No pain inextremitiesOTHER: Fever 100 Degrees, and Skin - Hot and dryMOBILITY: Ambulance staff observed that the patient cannot get out of bed without assistance, ambulate or sit in wheelchair safely and therefore thepatient is bed confined by the definition of Medicare. DIAGNOSTICS: Initial EKG rhythm was and remained sinus tachycardia with no ectopics, perparamedic. 12 Lead EKG shows no ST elevation or depression.V/S: Obtained at 12:00; LOC - Alert, Person, Place, Time, Event; Blood Pressure 150/90, manual, high fowlers; Pulse - 110, regular, radial; Respirations - 24 breathes per minute, labored; Sa02 - 88% with oxygen at 1-6 lpm;Temperature - 101.2, fahrenheit, taken tympanic; GCS - 15; CO2 - 55; Pain - 0; Blood Sugar - 205 mg/dL; Notes - Initial contact with the patient.Obtained at 12:20; LOC - Alert, Person, Place, Time, Event; Blood Pressure - 130/88, NIBP, high fowlers; Pulse - 102, regular, radial; Respirations - 18breathes per minute, labored; Sa02 - 98% with cpap therapy; GCS - 15; CO2 - 45; Pain - 0; Notes - Patient care released to the receiving RN.[RX / TREATMENT] [12:01] OXYGEN: Oxygen was initiated by Joshua L. Ball, CCEMT-P at 15 lpm via non-rebreather mask. The patient's conditionno change. Authorized by protocol (standing order).[12:02] MEDICATION: Joshua L. Ball, CCEMT-P administered Albuterol 2.5 mg nebulized. The patient's condition no change. Medication authorized byprotocol (standing order).[12:04] PROCEDURE: Joshua L. Ball, CCEMT-P initiated c-pap therapy. The patient's condition no change. Medication authorized by protocol(standing order).[12:05] IV: Joshua L. Ball, CCEMT-P initiated an IV 0.9% NaCl with an 18 g IV in the left ac at a rate of KVO with a total infusion of 100 cc's. Thepatient's condition no change. Authorized by protocol (standing order). No swelling at insertion site. No redness at insertion site. Insertion site cleanedusing an aseptic technique[12:06] MEDICATION: Joshua L. Ball, CCEMT-P administered Solu-Medrol 125 mg IVP. The patient's condition no change. Medication authorized byprotocol (standing order).[ASSESSMENT – SECONDARY] An ongoing assessment was performed by Attendant 1 every 5 minutes. Patient states they are breathing easier now.Patient states the oxygen is helping.HEAD/NEURO: No changes from prior assessmentCHEST/RESPIRATORY: No changes from prior assessmentABDOMEN: No changes from prior assessmentPELVIS/GU: No changes from prior assessmentEXTREMITIES: Capillary refill now less than 2 seconds and Nail beds back to normal colorOTHER: No changes from prior assessment[TRANSPORT] Patient was transported without incident and without delay. Patient was transported via ALS to emergency department. Patient movedfrom stretcher to emergency department cot via two person sheet lift. IV line still patent, no swelling or discoloration at insertion site. All of patient'sbelongings were turned over to the hospital staff and/or patient. Patient care and report given to emergency department nurse. The person taking overcare had no questions. The person taking over care was given a patient report that included the patient's medical history, medications, allergies, andinsurance information.DOCUMENTATION: Patient signed consent on computer form. Nurse signed for patient transfer of care on computer. Patient signed for HIPAApamphlet on computer form.Report By: Joshua L. Ball, CCEMT-PDriver: Jamie Miller EMT-PAttendant One: Joshua L. Ball, CCEMT-P

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DRAATT stands for:Dispatch Response Arrival Assessment Treatment Transport.Specifically designed to capture all aspects of an EMS call,from dispatch to transfer of care.NarrativePRO byNow includesthe DRAATT formatDeveloped byDRAATT is an EMS- specific,chronological narrative formatthat is featured inNAAC represents theindustry’s “Gold Standard ofExcellence” in compliance,ethics and integrity in all facetsof ambulance compliance.

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The clinical narrative is the centerpiece of your patient care report (PCR). A good narrative provides a complete and accurate account of the events of a call, and the actions taken during the call. A well-written clinical narrative should also convey details of an ambulance run in a clear, chronological