Patient airlifted to University of Iowa for cardiac care, Iowa City IA
Medical EmergencyA 54-year-old male patient with a heart assist device is being airlifted to the University of Iowa for ongoing cardiac treatment. The patient is awake and stable, with monitored vital signs and receiving oxygen and medication. Additional help is requested upon arrival.
Audio|Source: Webster County Sheriff and Fire
02:12
Transcript:
00:00
Aircom from my flight three.
00:03
Flight three, go ahead.
00:12
Yeah, we were about 20 minutes out from the University of Iowa assisted patient out of Iowa Methodist Medical Center. I have a report if you were ready.
00:24
Go ahead with report.
00:28
This is a 54-year-old male.
00:31
Coming over to University of Iowa status post Impella placement, he is a high-risk cardiac surgery candidate.
00:41
Going over there for continuation of care, currently,
00:45
he is awake alert, current set of vitals, his heart rate to 104 sinus,
00:52
occasional, and to be noted,
00:54
blood punches 104 over 73. He's got a map on his impella of 85.
01:05
He is on 2 liters of oxygen right now, 96%. He's got normal saline running, heparun running, and kangrelor running. We have given him a total of 50 for fentanyl for back pain.
01:20
I don't know if he's required any further with report, but if you could pass on to the university that if we could have an extra hand or two up on the helipad for a movement of this patient, that would be great. Thank you.
01:35
From the U, 54-year-old male,
01:38
status post-impella placement, patient is awake and oriented, heart rate is 104.
01:46
Blood pressure is 104 over 73.
01:50
And then I got 85 on his impella, currently on two liters of oxygen,
01:56
standing at 96%. Has normal saline, hep running, was given effect for back pains, and you're requiring extra hands when you get there.
02:10
That's correct. I'm quite pretty clear.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect