Emergency medical response for elderly man with breathing issues, Bay City MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an emergency medical team is transporting a 94-year-old man to McLaren ER. He is experiencing shortness of breath and oxygen levels drop when standing. He has a history of COPD and normally uses 2 liters of oxygen.
Audio|Heard on: Bay MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is Alpha 81 coming with a priority three.
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How do you copy?
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McLaren, go ahead.
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Good morning, McLaren.
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Today, Alpha 81 is coming in with a 94-year-old male.
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At about 1:30 a.m., started having difficulty breathing.
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He has no complaints while lying down, and his SPO2 sits at around 95% on 4 liters of oxygen.
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But once he stands up, it's down to the 70s to 80s,
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still on those 4 liters of oxygen.
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Normally the patient is on 2 liters of oxygen and has a history of COPD.
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Respirations are 16 per minute.
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And SpO2 on 4 liters is currently 95%.
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We are about 8 minutes out unless you require anything further.
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Location mentioned:
Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI 48708
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