65-year-old man has worsening chest heaviness and shortness of breath, Tacoma WA
Medical EmergencyA 65-year-old man at Orchard Lane Apartments experienced worsening chest heaviness and shortness of breath overnight. Emergency medical teams responded for a possible heart-related emergency. The individual has a history of congestive heart failure and pulmonary embolisms. Vital signs were stable on arrival.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Fire
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Transcript:
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Medic 2, Channel A2, ALS[1], upgrade, Orchard Lenn Apartments, near South 58th Street, Unit C, is in Charlie.
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Medic 2, Channel A2, ALS[1], upgrade, Orchard Lenn Apartments, near South 58th Street, Unit C is in Charlie, time 609.
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Big two for a minute time.
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65-year-old male chest heaviness and shortness of breath throughout the night progresses getting worse.
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Sats,
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94, we have them on 3 liters.
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Lung sounds are clear,
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does have a history of congestive heart failure,
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does have a history of pulmonary embolisms.
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He is pale,
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warm and dry,
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and blood pressure and heart rate are stable at this time.
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The pain doesn't radiate anywhere else, but the middle of his chest does not have any nitroglycerin aboard.
Police codes explained
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ALS: Advanced life support medical response with paramedic-level care for higher-acuity emergencies.
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Location mentioned:
Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98409
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