Elderly woman with rapid heart rate treated medically, Vermillion SD
Medical EmergencyAn elderly woman near S Plum St in Vermillion experienced generalized weakness and atrial fibrillation with a rapid heart rate. She was transported by Medic 3 to a medical facility for treatment.
Audio|Source: Vermillion Public Safety
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Good morning, Sanford, Medic 3, and inbound emergent with a 78-78-year-old female.
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She's conscious and comes from home.
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Patient complained of some generalized weakness and malaise.
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It's been going on for the last couple days since Sunday.
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Patient called today because she was unable to get up out of her chair due to the weakness.
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Right now she's resting comfortably on her cot.
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She is, I believe, atrial fibrillation on the monitor with rapid ventricular response, heart rate ranging from the low 100s to 180s.
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She's 97% on room air, last blood pressure is 170 over 81.
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We're still working on IV access.
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We should be at your facility here in, I would say, the next two to three.
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Do you have any questions for me at this time?
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S Plum St, Vermillion, SD 57069
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