Elderly man falls and has respiratory distress at Bradenton, Bradenton FL


Fire and EMS responded to a medical emergency near 3rd St W in Bradenton involving an 88-year-old man with congestive heart failure. He experienced a fall, weakness, lethargy, and difficulty breathing. His condition worsened and he required non-rebreather oxygen for respiratory distress.
Audio|Source: Manatee County Fire and EMS
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Alpha 1. Fall near 3rd St W, West Bradenton.
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Heather Hills Estates Mobile Home Park.
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Respond on TAC, 2.
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Every 61-1540, tell.
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EGency 611 is going to be available at least-speed don't see.
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Copy 6311548.
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315 that would be a drive west.
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Are we going emergency or not emergency?
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Emergency is a respiratory issue now.
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Copy, thank you. 63, go ahead.
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Can I get an update, please?
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So he's got an 88-year-old male.
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Patient has congested heart failure.
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He had a ground-level fall.
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Patient's very weak.
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We got here.
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He was currently setting in the 80s on about 2 liters, very lethargic after the fall, still filling short of breath.
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We've upgraded him to a non-rebreathers.
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He's satting around like 92% still, so I'm a little hard to speak in between breasts.
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Near 3rd St W, Bradenton, FL 34207
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