Elderly man with heart issue taken to hospital, Indianapolis IN
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, an 83-year-old man from a long-term care facility in Indianapolis experienced shortness of breath, cough, and irregular heart rhythm. EMS transported him to Community South Hospital for treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Marion IN Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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South EMS 91, how do you copy for a medical alert?
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Clear.
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I'm about 15 minutes out.
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83-year-old male coming from a long-term care facility complaining of shortness of breath, productive cough, and general malaise for two days.
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He has a GCS of 15.
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He had some wheezing and received a treatment prior to my arrival.
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He's breathing okay now, about 18 times a minute.
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It feels like the treatment has helped.
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However, he is currently in AFib with rapid ventricular response.
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Heart rate ranges from 110 to about 145 with frequent PVCs.
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Last pressure was 167 over 76.
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He's at 94% oxygen on two liters.
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Blood sugar was 130. IV established with fluids started.
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If anything else, we'll see you in about 15 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
E County Line Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227
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