Female patient treated for bleeding and low blood pressure, Charlotte NC
Medical EmergencyA female patient experienced near-fainting and gastrointestinal bleeding with low blood pressure. She was treated with IV fluids and symptoms improved. The patient was then transferred to CMC hospital for further care.
Audio|Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
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Transcript:
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This morning has been a mountain island once already for treatment.
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They gave her two bags of LR, sent her on her way about 20 minutes after getting home.
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She had a near-syncope episode with continued black stool, multiple episodes of that.
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Initial heart rate for me is going to be 130.
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Initial pressure was 76 on 40.
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Those far have been unsuccessful with IV access in a supine position.
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Our heart rate is currently 100.
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Last pressure, 120 on 70.
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Patient was initially complaining of some shortness of breath.
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That's also gotten better now that we're laying down.
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She's got some color back in her extremities.
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She's going to go on to CMC with you all.
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Obviously we're stuck, so we'll just do a stretcher swap with you guys.
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Location mentioned:
Near Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203
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