Elderly man with respiratory distress treated at Trails Apartments, Gainesville FL


A 71-year-old man with COPD experienced breathing difficulties at the Trails Apartments near Southwest Archer Road. He was alert but had ineffective breathing and refused treatment and transport by rescue personnel.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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Section 2, Rescue, 81. Shay, responding to respiratory distress.
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Near Southwest Archer Road, the Trails Apartments, Unit E221, patient is 71-year-old male who is conscious, his breathing is ineffective.
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He is currently responding normally and completely alert. He does suffer from COPD.
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He does not have a prescribed inhaler.
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Also be advised we're out there about an hour ago.
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The patient refused treatment and transport at 2325.
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Location mentioned:
Near SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
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