Medical transport of elderly patient with pulmonary embolism, Iowa City IA
Medical EmergencyAn 81-year-old patient with a pulmonary embolism was transported by emergency medical services to the University of Iowa Hospital. The patient remained stable during transport and arrival was coordinated at the hospital rooftop helipad.
Audio|Source: Johnson County Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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University of Iowa for Medicare 2, station care reports.
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Medicare 2, this is University, go ahead.
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Good morning, University on board.
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We have an 81-year-old with the initial W-G, direct admin coming out of Mercy 1 O-1, I believe.
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Thank you. Are you aware of this station?
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We are aware you can go ahead with any updates in EPA.
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The patient is resting comfortably using the GPS of 15.
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He has a pulmonary embolism, currently on a half record of 18 minutes for kilo.
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I have not given him anything else.
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At this time, he got 2 milligrams of morphine prior to us departing.
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He is 1-2-7, last blood record 109, over 6-9.
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He's signing 96% on room there.
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Restore's of 20 and would show a 12-minute ECA.
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Any further questions or concerns?
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No questions at this time.
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We'll see you on the roof.
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In 12 minutes, University Clear.
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Iowa City, IA 52242
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