Elderly female treated for rapid atrial fibrillation, North Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 80-year-old female patient with a history of atrial fibrillation was treated by EMS for rapid atrial fibrillation and vomiting before transport to Trident Hospital. She received medication and IV fluids, and her vital signs are stable.
Audio|Heard on: Dorchester SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Trident, Dorchester County Medical One.
00:03
Trying good.
00:07
Dorchester County Medic 1 en route, about a 10-minute ETA.
00:11
We have an 80-year-old female, 8-0 female, bringing her to you for A-fib.
00:19
Patient has a history.
00:21
of A-fib. She's prescribed (name withheld).
00:25
This evening, she started to feel unwell.
00:27
The rhythm appears to be A-fib with rapid ventricular response, fluctuating between 90s to 180s.
00:33
She also had a couple of episodes of vomiting while on her.
00:40
She's a 20-gauge IV in her FAC.
00:43
I gave her a total of 20 milligrams of Cardizem.
00:47
We've brought the rate down to about 100 to 120, still in A-fib right now.
00:53
She's also receiving fluids.
00:55
Blood pressure, 111 over 81.
00:58
SpO2 is 99% on room air.
01:04
Do you have any questions or orders?
01:09
What's their ETA and do you have a blood sugar?
01:15
Yes,
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I can see a blood sugar before we get there.
01:20
Awesome, thanks.
01:22
See you when you get here.
01:25
Probably, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Medical Plaza Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
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