Elderly woman transported after breathing issues, Hiawatha IA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 72-year-old woman with a history of asthma was transported from UnityPoint Express in Hiawatha to St. Luke’s Hospital after experiencing shortness of breath that had worsened over several days. She required oxygen support and interpreter services due to hearing impairment.
Audio|Heard on: Linn IA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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This is Adam 85. We are en route routine with a 72-year-old female coming from the UnityPoint Express, Hiawatha.
00:08
She's had her chief complaint is shortness of breath.
00:12
Patient does have a history of asthma, has been complaining of shortness of breath since Wednesday, has progressively gotten worse.
00:18
I currently have her on four liters and she is sitting at 94% on room air.
00:25
AC is deaf and will require interpreter services.
00:30
Her heart rate is currently sixty-eight.
00:32
I am unable to get a reliable blood pressure at this time.
00:36
We have an ETA of about 5 min.
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Location mentioned:
Blairs Ferry Rd, Hiawatha, IA 52233
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