Medical team responds to breathing emergency near McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly man experienced worsening shortness of breath near McAuley Dr in Ypsilanti. Emergency medical personnel provided oxygen and breathing treatments before transporting him to a nearby hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Washtenaw MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is unit 8120 with an 82-year-old male.
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Chief complaint is shortness of breath and general malaise for the last three to five days.
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The patient has a history of interstitial lung disease and congestive heart failure.
00:14
He was also in the ICU a few weeks ago.
00:20
Has hypertension and recently had several medication changes.
00:25
He uses oxygen as needed at home.
00:30
Today, he reported worse shortness of breath than usual.
00:34
His oxygen saturation is 95% on room air, with a respiratory rate in the 40s.
00:40
Clear breath sounds in the upper lungs, diminished in the lower areas bilaterally.
00:45
He is on a nasal cannula at 6 liters per minute, and a DuoNeb treatment is running at the same rate.
00:58
Vitals show a heart rate of 80, paced rhythm.
01:03
Oxygen saturation increased to 99% with interventions.
01:06
Last blood pressure reading was 156 over 107.
01:09
GCS is 15 and he appears alert.
01:12
No further actions at this time.
01:14
The patient is stable.
01:18
Repeat communication confirmed.
01:23
Request for the patient’s age again.
01:29
The patient is 82 years old.
01:33
Team advised to prepare for arrival near the hospital.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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