Severe hypertension crisis at Longswamp home sparks urgent response, Mertztown PA
Medical EmergencyParamedics respond to a severe hypertension emergency at a Longswamp home, transporting a non-ambulatory woman with dangerous blood pressure to Cedar Crest Hospital, prompting urgent medical attention.
Audio|Source: Berks County Emergency Services
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Transcript:
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Longswamp Township 16 Woodland Lane near State Street for an ALS Medical[1], Mediq 57112.
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Longswamp Township, 16 Woodland Lane, near State Street, for an ALS Medical[1],
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1254.
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Parkes, Middick 5711.
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Medic 5711.
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We'll take the call in place of 57012 and they are aware.
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Medic 5711 responding to place with 12.
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They're aware, 1254, 16 Woodland Lane, near State Street, a 64-year-old female,
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hypertensive, busy with a headache, blood pressure of 220 over 120, heart rate of 70.
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Patient is non-ambulatory, weighs 180 pounds.
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We'll be going to Lehigh Valley Cedar Crest, enhanced precautions are not indicated, and the caller is actually a home care nurse on scene.
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Police codes explained
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ALS Medical: Advanced Life Support emergency medical response or assistance.
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Location mentioned:
Woodland Ln, Mertztown, PA 19539
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