Man ill with stomach flu transported to hospital, Waterloo IA
Medical EmergencyMedical team responds to a 77-year-old man at home with stomach flu symptoms including vomiting and diarrhea. He is weak from fluid loss and being taken to Mercy One hospital for treatment.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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Transcript:
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This is 77-year-old male conscious alert.
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Got called out today for a sick person.
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Upon arrival, patient was found in his living room saying he's been having his stomach flu all day.
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He's been throwing up and had diarrhea all day long.
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He's very weak and he's lost of loss, lots of fluids.
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He thought that his blood pressure be low and that he needs and IV and some fluids to get back right.
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We took his vitals, his blood pressure is 132 over 82, pulse of 80, 100% room air.
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We don't have an IV started because the blood pressure is high enough.
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And he opted to go to you guys and maybe get one started.
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We're coming out to you with traffic.
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Location mentioned:
Near Newton St, Waterloo, IA 50703
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