Elderly man treated for rapid heart rate en route to hospital, Largo MD
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, an EMS unit is transporting an approximately 80-year-old male patient with a rapid heart rate to the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center. There is a language barrier that limits full assessment. The patient is alert but slightly altered. Vital signs include heart rate above 150, oxygen saturation at 98 percent on room air, and blood pressure around 140 over 109. Medication including adenosine has been administered, and a 12-lead ECG was transmitted to the hospital. Arrival is estimated in five minutes.
Audio|Heard on: Prince George's MD EMS-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center, do you need a physician for consult?
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Negative, dedication only.
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This permanent engine 848 on board, Amalance 830.
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We're currently in rapid facility with the priority number one, SDT.
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We have an approximately 80-year-old male patient in SDT.
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We do have a language barrier, so we're unable to fully assess them.
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Rather, appear to be alert and oriented but slightly cathartic.
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It is followed.
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Heart rate above 150.
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O2SAT, 98% on room air.
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Bluff pressure, 142 over 100.
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Our ETA is about 5.
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minutes. We've got 18 in the right AC.
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We've administered 6 milligrams of adenosine with no convergence.
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We're going to try an additional 12 here in a minute.
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What was the patient's BP and respirations in O2 sat?
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98, respiratory,
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14.
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Blood pressure?
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Patients, Spanish speaking only.
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The patient's blood pressure? The patient's blood pressure?
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140 over 109.
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12 lead has also been transmitted.
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We've received your 12 lead.
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You're about 10 minutes out, you said.
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Five. Copy.
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See an arrival.
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Harry S Truman Dr, Largo, MD 20774
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