Elderly man stabilized after low blood pressure, Newark DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to a medical emergency involving a 74-year-old male near Ogletown Stanton Rd in Newark, Delaware. The patient was hypotensive with a blood pressure of 70 over 40, had a history of multiple sclerosis, congestive heart failure, and a pacemaker. His condition stabilized after treatment, with blood pressure improving to 100 over 60 en route to the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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We're still dealing with a 74-year-old male who is hypotensive.
00:04
74-year-old male, hypotensive, go ahead.
00:09
A 74-year-old male was reported to be hypotensive by family members earlier today when it first happened, and his blood pressure was 70 over 40.
00:17
With no complaints of lightheadedness or symptoms from it.
00:22
The patient has multiple sclerosis and a history of congestive heart failure.
00:29
Let's go look at the heart rate.
00:31
We discovered that his heart rate was in an irregular rhythm.
00:36
Rates were ranging between 80 and 110.
00:39
The patient does not have any history of irregular heart rate, just CHF.
00:44
The patient is lying supine now, blood pressure improved to 100 over 60, and the patient feels a little better.
00:54
The patient also has a pacemaker, and ALS is not present on board.
01:00
Continue monitoring the patient for any changes.
01:03
We'll be at your facility in about 10 minutes, standing by for questions.
01:08
No questions, we'll see you.
01:10
Can you confirm how far out you are?
01:14
Two to three minutes.
01:17
All right, this is Doc 1077.
01:18
We'll see you shortly.
01:21
10-37, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
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