Elderly man with heart and lung issues falls and is dizzy, Willmar MN
Medical EmergencyA 77-year-old man with chronic heart and lung conditions fell and felt dizzy. His heart rate is very fast and his blood pressure is low. Paramedics are seeking advice on medication to manage his blood pressure and heart rate as they transport him to the hospital.
Audio|Source: Willmar Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Hi, CentraCare 7111.
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I have a 77-year-old male.
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He has a history of CHF and COPD,
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and he called us because of a fall and dizziness.
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His vital, his tachycardic in the 160s, but he's hypotensive 87 over 57.
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Just wondering what you would recommend for medication, if any, to...
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maintain blood pressure but also with fluid overload and if you would do anything about the heart rate.
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Does she have significant leg swelling?
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Affirmative. He's got an eczema in the lower extremities as well as one of his arms.
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En route to Rice.
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The program board in Montserrace.
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No myth or fluid at this time.
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We are out of the monosolore region, so we are on our way to Tuesday Club. We have an ACA of about 20 minutes or so 12.
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Location mentioned:
Near Becker Ave SW, Willmar, MN 56201
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