Elderly woman transported after fainting at independent living, Cedar Falls IA
Medical EmergencyAn 82-year-old woman was found on the bathroom floor after nearly fainting at an independent living facility. She has severe high blood pressure, slow heart rate, and abdominal pain. She is stable and being transported to the hospital.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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This is Mercy One.
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532 transporting an 82-year-old female patient from Mallard Point Independent Living.
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Called today because she felt like she was going to pass out.
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We did find her prone on her bathroom floor upon her arrival.
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Severe hypertension, secondary to bradycardia, current vitals, blood pressure 64, over 42, heart rate.
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Sinus brady at a rate of 40.
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Satin 100% on 2 liters of low 2 by nasal cannula.
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Got saline running wide open and we've given her four o'zophran.
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She also complains of abdominal pain and cramping due to...
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I'm able to have a bowel movement for the last couple days.
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We are transporting position of comfort with traffic right now and we'll be there in about four minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Orchard Dr, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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