male patient with chest pain and history of heart failure, Waterloo IA
Medical EmergencyEmergency medical services responded to Harmony of Waterloo for a male patient experiencing severe chest pain radiating to his left arm. The patient has a history of heart failure. Vital signs were taken, and aspirin was administered. Attempts to establish IV access were unsuccessful due to small blood vessels. The patient is being transported urgently for further care.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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For chest pain,
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which is currently a patient at Harmony of Waterloo.
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Formed staff that he is having chest pain that goes into his left arm a little bit.
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The pain in his chest he rates at a 7 or 8 out of 10.
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He does have a history of heart failure.
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Current vitals are pulse 90 sinus regular.
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We did do a 12 lead.
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We did fax that to you.
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Last blood pressure 174 over 95.
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96% on room air.
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We did attempt IV access times two without success.
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The patient has a very small, narrow vasculature.
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He has had 324 milligrams of aspirin.
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We are coming to you with lights and sirens and we are going to be there in about five minutes to replace anything further.
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Near W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
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