Elderly man chokes and has severe breathing issues, Hutchinson KS


A 76-year-old man near Aspery Place and Wesley Drive choked while having breakfast. He began vomiting, shaking, had low oxygen levels despite oxygen support, and difficulty speaking between breaths. Emergency responders classified this as a serious medical emergency.
Audio|Source: Reno and Rice County Public Safety
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Medic 5, near Aspery Place and Wesley Drive, breathing problems Delta,
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near Aspery Drive, breathing problems Delta.
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This is a Delta Determinant for a 76-year-old male.
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They find that he was at breakfast this morning and choked.
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However,
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while he was choking on, did come up.
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However, he has started vomiting.
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He's shaking.
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He has a very decreased O2 sat. They advise it with 82% with oxygen on. He's also mottling in the lakes.
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and does have some difficulty speaking between breaths.
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This will be in room 207.
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Location mentioned:
Wesley Dr, Hutchinson, KS 67502
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