Medical helicopter transports patient with chest discomfort, Iowa City IA
Medical EmergencyA medical helicopter arrived at Iowa City Airport to transport a patient experiencing chest discomfort and irregular heartbeat symptoms. The patient has no previous heart conditions but takes medication for high blood pressure. Vital signs were taken and aspirin administered during transport.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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McCabeer 4 has arrived at your Iowa City Airport.
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AirCare 4, got you down to the car, 14 after.
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Patient's condition gradually got worse.
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Also felt like he may have had an irregular heartbeat at one point.
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He has no known cardiac history, only takes medication for high blood pressure.
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Blood pressure is 130 over 78.
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Pulse 95, respirations about 18, that 97% on room air.
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We did give four baby aspirin.
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With the fishing, he said that the pressure is non-existent, but at its worst, it was about a 5 out of 10.
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IV in the left hand, we give 4 baby aspirin, no nitro.
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We did transmit to the inner facility.
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We come to your facility.
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We'll try out the private here in about 3 to 5 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Iowa City Municipal Airport, 1801 S Riverside Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246
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