Man with worsening abdominal pain and vomiting transported, Gilbertville IA
Medical EmergencyA 68-year-old man near 9th Avenue experienced worsening abdominal pain and started vomiting what he said was blood mixed with fecal material. He had severe constipation earlier this week and has not had a bowel movement since. Emergency responders transported him to the hospital for care.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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Near 9th Avenue, Apartment 3.
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104, thank you.
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3.34.
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Transporting 1 to Sartori, mileage 0.
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10. Sorry, my lead, 0.
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74.
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Slurred, oriented,
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68-year-old male,
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splitting of abdominal pain.
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He was seen here at the facility earlier this week for severe constipation, given that he has not had a bowel movement since then.
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Tonight, the pain has gotten worse.
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He started vomiting.
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He said it was blood.
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It appeared to be,
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it appeared to look like feces.
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There wasn't a whole lot of vomit.
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Right now at the current set of vitals.
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Blood pressure of 108 over 74, a rate of 1.
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A rate of 80.
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He's breathing 18 times a minute, non-labored.
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98% on room air, blood sugar of 190.
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20-gauge established in the left AC.
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We're coming to the traffic theater in about two to three, can you get anything else?
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Nothing further.
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Room or arrival.
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Except four things.
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Location mentioned:
9th Ave, Gilbertville, IA 50634
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