Elderly man suffers breathing distress after gallbladder surgery at Irish Cut, Cocke County TN
Responders treated a 73-year-old man near Irish Cut Road, suffering breathing issues and leg swelling after gallbladder surgery, complicated by skipped heart meds.
Audio|Source: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
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1123-year responded to near Irish Cut Road.
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For a 73-year-old,
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male patient, 250 pounds,
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home health nurse advised that he had a recent gallbladder surgery,
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experiencing bilateral, lower edema.
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Shortness of breath, he is not compliant with his heart medications.
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Irish Cut, TN 37821
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