Elderly man treated for breathing difficulty after hospital discharge, Ypsilanti MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 86-year-old man with a history of congestive heart failure experienced difficulty breathing and increased weakness after hospital discharge. EMS responded and found him using oxygen with stable vital signs. He was transported to St. Joseph Hospital in Ann Arbor for further care.
Audio|Heard on: Washtenaw MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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102 coming to traffic at the time from a residence with an 86-year-old male.
00:05
Chief complaints include difficulty breathing and increased weakness.
00:09
He was recently discharged from the hospital after a nine-day stay on Tuesday.
00:13
His wife reported he has been weak and experiencing difficult breathing.
00:18
We were unable to get an initial SpO2 on arrival but noticed rapid breathing and use of accessory muscles.
00:26
History of congestive heart failure.
00:28
His lungs are clear, but movement increased breathing difficulty and wheezing that improved when resting on the stretcher.
00:45
He showed stable oxygen saturation on the monitor, ranging from 59 to 75.
00:50
He was on four liters of oxygen.
00:55
Oxygen saturation improved to about 100% when sitting up but worsened breathing when lying down.
01:03
Blood sugar measured at 203.
01:05
He is alert and oriented at this time.
01:08
Blood pressure is 112 over 55.
01:12
No further assistance requested; ETA to hospital about 5 to 7 minutes.
01:18
Checked respiratory rate and Glasgow Coma Scale.
01:21
Glasgow Coma Scale is 15; respiratory rate about 16.
01:25
Confirmed Glasgow Coma Scale of 15.
01:29
I apologize.
01:30
Glasgow Coma Scale of 15.
01:32
Respiratory rate is about 16.
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Location mentioned:
McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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