Man treated for heart rhythm issue near Appalachian Dr, Boone NC
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched near Appalachian Drive for a medical emergency involving a 36-year-old man who was experiencing a fast heart rhythm and low blood pressure. The patient was treated by paramedics with medication to restore normal rhythm and was monitored during transport to the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Watauga County Fire, EMS and Rescue, Boone and Blowing Rock Fire
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02:41
Transcript:
00:00
Near Appalachian Drive.
00:03
Breathing problems.
00:54
Sorry, medic two, we're on scene.
01:34
Medic six is en route around WMC emergency traffic, one patient.
01:51
Giving you early notification of a 36-year-old male patient with a history of SVT.
02:00
He had a heart rate of about 190 showing obvious SVT.
02:10
Pressures have been 80s over 40s pretty consistently.
02:15
We have gotten converted with 6 mg of medication.
02:33
Current pressure is 85 over 56.
02:35
I'm going to work on further resuscitation trying to get that pressure back up and keep you guys posted.
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Location mentioned:
Appalachian Dr, Boone, NC 28607
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