Elderly man has severe breathing trouble at home, Ironton OH
Medical EmergencyA 73-year-old man at home near Jeannine Street is suffering serious breathing difficulties. He was recently hospitalized for a pleural effusion that has returned. His oxygen needs have increased, and he is lethargic and unresponsive. Emergency responders are involved in his care.
Audio|Source: Lawrence County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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The station one, breathing problems, near Jimmy Street, your alert (number withheld).
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12 dispatch.
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Hello, breathing problem.
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Near Jeannine Street in Ironton.
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Near Jeannine Street.
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Mark your time dispatch, (number withheld).
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and route 36.
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Run number (number withheld).
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108.
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0881. 081.
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Looking for a 73-year-old male patient out of the hospital yesterday with the right pleural effusion. Home health nurse is on site. The effusion has built back up. There are crackles on the right lower lung.
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They've had to increase supplemental oxygen and he's lethargic and not moving here.
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Looking for a stone house with a brown shifty truck in the drive.
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All copies.
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They also asked if you would transport to the VA. I advised them to call report the condition as they may send you somewhere else.
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Location mentioned:
Near Jeannine St, Ironton, OH 45638
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