Elderly woman reports pain and infection at dialysis site, Des Moines IA


An 89-year-old woman at Fresenius near Southwest 9th in Des Moines is experiencing pain and infection at her dialysis catheter site with elevated blood pressure and is receiving antibiotics.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Medicaid, engine 8, near Southwest 9th, on chestpane, near Southwest 9th, medigate, engine 8, response 3, 2.02 to not 1406.
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Okay, and today you're going to near Southwest Night the Fresenius.
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They've got an 89-year-old female.
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Had a catheter placed for dialysis a few weeks ago and she's in pain.
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Her blood pressure is elevated.
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She's on an antibiotic for an infection in her catheter.
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Take a breath.
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Location mentioned:
Near SW 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
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