Elderly woman treated for high heart rate and breathing issues, Des Moines IA


Medical team is transporting an 88-year-old woman with a high heart rate, low blood pressure, and breathing difficulties to Mercy-Wond hospital in Des Moines. She is resting and receiving treatment including medication and fluids. Her Glasgow Coma Scale is stable at 10, which her family says is normal for her.
Audio|Source: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
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We are 16 minutes out to Mercy-Wond, Des Moines.
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Can you relate to patient report for me, please.
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Okay, too, medical.
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Go ahead with your report.
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Patients is an 88-year-old female initials (name withheld) coming from Mercy One Waterloo.
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I'll give a better report at bedside, but she is resting on the cot.
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Current heart rate is 143, blood pressure 102 over 63,
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respiratory rate is 30, she's 95% on 2 liters.
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We do have solar epi going, and then we're giving a fluid bullet as well.
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GCS is 10, and that has been her norm per family.
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And again, we're 16 minutes out, and I'll give for the report at best time.
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Okay,
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catch a 15 minutes out with this 88-year-old female resting on the cot, 143 for a heart rate, 102 over 63, resters are 30, 95% on 2 liters, a fluid bolus nor epi, and a GCS of 10, which is her normal state.
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Location mentioned:
Near 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
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