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Critical patient transferred for saddle embolus treatment, Des Moines IA

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Near Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314

A critical patient with a saddle embolus affecting both lungs and causing heart strain was transferred near Hickman Rd to Broadlawns Hospital and then advised to ICU at Methodist Hospital.

Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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We're a medic for near Hickman Rd.
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Near Hickman Rd on his transfer.
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Have we go response for you, channel two. Timeout 1850.
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That's Madi, Florida, route.
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Engine 4, Mediore, you're headed to Broadlawns, near Hickman Rd for a transfer.
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Something is going to be a critical patient with a saddle embolus covering both lungs, causing strain on the heart. It'll be ER room 12 and advised to go to the ICU at Methodist.

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Near Hickman Rd, Des Moines, IA 50314
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