77-year-old man treated for low blood pressure during therapy, Buckhannon WV
Medical EmergencyA 77-year-old man experienced low blood pressure while doing physical therapy at home. Emergency responders measured his blood pressure and heart rate, started an intravenous line, and gave fluids while transporting him to the hospital.
Audio|Source: Upshur County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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St. Joe's good.
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Yes, ma'am. We're about 10 minutes out.
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I have a 77-year-old male.
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He complained of hypotension, was at home doing some physical therapy.
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It took his blood pressure, got a manual pressure of 88 over 50.
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When we arrived on the scene, we had a blood pressure of 80 over 48 manual, heart rate of 70, resper's at 16.
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Tats of 98 on room air, king's tail, warm draw, finger stick of 121, normal temp.
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We have a 20 established in the right AC.
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Currently running KVO fluids, establishing any pressure here. I'm going to have to grab a manual because my pipe pack is taken in automatic.
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On the side of that, I can see your further bedside if you don't have any questions.
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Location mentioned:
Near Amalia Dr, Buckhannon, WV 26201
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