Man suffers superficial arm burns from hot antifreeze, Conway NH


A 79-year-old man was burned on about two-thirds of his right forearm by hot antifreeze while working on his car at home. He is conscious and alert, with elevated blood pressure and shallow breathing.
Audio|Source: Carroll County Police and Fire
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Memorial Hospital from Fryberg 503
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Good morning again.
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We are inbound with a 79-year-old male coming from home, conscious and alert,
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was working on his car and was burned on his right arm by the anti-freeze.
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It seems to be superficial on about, I'd say about two-thirds of his forearm.
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His... Right now,
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his vitals are 62 for pulse, 24 respiration, kind of shallow breathing.
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Blood pressure is elevated, 217-0 to 95.
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This diastolic has gone up over 100 unrelated to this, so you'll know. And then his O2 is maintained around 95, 96%. BP 151, temperature 97.7.
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Questions are concerned?
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I'm on arrival.
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Okay.
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Location mentioned:
Near White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860
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