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Doc, a patient is having her dialysis, afterwhile patient got cyanotic, o2saturation drop to 75% and having cheast pain and dyspnea.
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Call EMS: The answer should be sought for by the er, not outside anymore. A heart attack, pe are all possibilities but no time to wonder, time is precious.
Answered 12/1/2013
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