Elderly patient suffers cardiac distress in Norfolk, Norfolk VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported an elderly male patient experiencing dizziness, weakness, and rapid heart rhythm to a Norfolk hospital. The patient, who reportedly has advanced cancer, was receiving oxygen and intravenous fluids during transport. Medical staff noted low blood pressure and communication challenges due to a language barrier.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medic 15, go.
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Yeah, this is Norfolk Medic 15.
00:03
We're en route to you with a 70-year-old male patient.
00:07
Chief complaint is dizziness and general weakness.
00:10
Patient has stage four cancer.
00:13
Currently in rapid AFib between around 130 and 160.
00:19
Patient is on a non-rebreather at 15 liters per minute.
00:23
Oxygen levels are at 96%.
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We have a 20 in his left hand and are trying a fluid bolus at this time.
00:32
Blood pressure is low.
00:33
We have a strong radio signal.
00:35
We're trying to get a reading by palpation.
00:36
We know it's over 80, but we can't get a good number at this time.
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ETA is eight to ten minutes; requesting instructions before arrival.
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Patient is in Norfolk.
00:47
What was the patient's oxygen saturation?
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Room air oxygen saturation was around 86%.
00:55
There is a language barrier, but a family member will meet us at the hospital.
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Leigh Base out.
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Location mentioned:
Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23507
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