Ambulance responds to cardiac distress at heart hospital, Little Rock AR
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, medical personnel responded to a possible cardiac distress case involving a man experiencing shortness of breath, chest pain, and swelling. The ambulance was en route to Arkansas Heart Hospital in Little Rock. The patient, with a known history of congestive heart failure, had reportedly been off medication for about two months. High blood pressure and other symptoms were noted during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Saline AR Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Ninth twenty-seven, call Arkansas Heart, patient report.
00:04
This is Arkansas Heart, go ahead.
00:07
Ten four, Medic twenty-seven.
00:09
We're en route to your facility with a thirty-seven-year-old male.
00:13
Chief complaint today is going to be shortness of breath.
00:16
Patient has a history of congestive heart failure.
00:18
He's been off his medications for the last two months approximately due to not being able to get them refilled.
00:23
He's got significant swelling and edema to his lower extremities as well as some distension of his abdomen.
00:30
He also has chest pain from exertion.
00:33
Vital signs for you or heart rate?
00:35
Looks like 118 times rhythm on lead.
00:38
We did transmit that over to you.
00:40
Blood pressure is 184 over 148.
00:43
Currently, 98 percent on three liters.
00:45
Got a capnography of 40, the blood glucose of 204.
00:51
Patient's cardiologist is Dr. (name withheld).
00:54
Patient's cardiologist is Dr. (name withheld) at your facility.
00:58
If you have any further, we'll be at your facility in ten to twelve.
01:04
Repeat the blood pressure, please.
01:08
Blood pressure is 184 over 148, one hundred eighty-four over one hundred forty-eight.
01:14
Well, I am going to establish anything given for your blood pressure.
01:19
That's negative.
01:20
We've been unable to establish IV access.
01:22
We have not given anything.
01:24
Also be advised, this patient is bariatric.
01:28
That's all right.
01:29
Well, we'll make room and silence on arrival.
01:32
Clear.
01:35
Informants clear.
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Location mentioned:
S Shackleford Rd, Little Rock, AR 72211
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