Patient with severe pain taken to hospital, Waterloo IA
Paramedics transported a patient with severe pain and high blood pressure to MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center for treatment. The patient, who has diabetes and hypertension, reported worsening pain rated 10 out of 10. Medical staff monitored vital signs and provided medication before arrival.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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Transpoint one patient to MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center.
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7.4.
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Percy one Waterloo at near W 9th St.
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This pain increasing for a couple days.
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Tonight about 1 a.m.
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It became spikes of 10 out of 10.
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Current vitals are pulse is 73 sinus regular.
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Last blood pressure was 181 over 110.
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I got a manual blood pressure prior previous to that before we walked her out of the ambulance of 168 over 88.
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A patient does have hypertension, has been taking her medications.
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Respirations are 14 regular.
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Blood sugar is 140.
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Patient is diabetic.
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I do have IV access established.
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She denies any chest pain.
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I did do a 12 lead to send that to you.
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It was unremarkable.
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No acid elevation or compression noted.
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The patient has had 324 milligrams of aspirin.
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We are coming with traffic and we're going to be at your location in about two or three minutes.
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You request anything further?
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Not in further room on arrival.
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Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
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