11/19/2025
On the evening of November 13th, the Frontier County Ambulance was dispatched to a location in our coverage area for a female having cardiac issues. Paramedic Fisher responded in FC 2 and Deputy Hofrock from the Frontier County Sheriff’s Office arrived four minutes after the page. EMT Angeline and Paramedic Bierfreund arrived a few minutes after that.
Patient was transported to Great Plains Health in North Platte, treatment began on scene including: 12 lead EKG, baby aspirin, IV established, IV fluids, Pain medication, and an anti-emetic for nausea was given.
During the transport, the patient went into a witnessed Ventricular Tachycardia arrest, Defibrillation and chest compressions were performed, Return of Spontaneous Circulation (pulses) was achieved with the patient awakening and talking after approximately 2 minutes.
The patient continued to be transferred to GPH with treatment focused on after cardiac arrest care, including airway, breathing and blood pressure management. The patient remained awake the remainder of the transport, subsequent 12 lead EKG's were performed and transmitted to GPH. A cardiac alert notification was given to the Emergency Department staff prior to arrival.
Upon arrival to the Emergency Department, the patient was immediately taken to the cath lab and further stabilized.
After staying in the hospital for four days, the patient was discharged home.
Several key factors played a role in the patient’s survival, beginning with early recognition of something being wrong by the patient and calling 911, a timely response from EMS providers, knowledge and understanding of the severity of the patient's condition, early defibrillation and CPR, the staff at GPH Emergency Department and expediting the Cath Lab team and the Cardiologist.
This story is a reminder to not ignore your body, pay attention to your signs and symptoms, call 911 if you feel “off”. The patient knew something was not right, her decision to call 911 played an integral part in her survival.
I want to thank everyone that was involved in this successful call.
*DISCLAIMER: Patient agreed to the above write up.
