Medical emergency for elderly man with high fever, Berks County PA
EMS responded to a 76-year-old man with a high fever, chills, fatigue, and shaking near Penn Avenue. The man had a history of heart issues and recent implantation surgery. Finger nails were initially blue but appeared normal later. Blood pressure readings were elevated.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire A and EMS
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1459, near Penn Avenue.
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76-year-old male, 104 degrees fever, chills, fatigue, shaking.
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Blood pressure 154.99 ongoing distance this morning.
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Finger nails were cyanotic.
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They look normal now.
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Cardiac infarct history.
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Had a washman implantation done recently.
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Enhanced precautions are not indicated.
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