Elderly man with breathing difficulty transported to hospital, Ypsilanti MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 84-year-old man with a history of COPD had difficulty breathing and low oxygen levels. EMS responded and transported him to the hospital from his home near McAuley Drive. He also reported recent congestion. Vitals were recorded and no major abnormalities were found on an initial heart test.
Audio|Heard on: Washtenaw MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Today we have an 84, 84-year-old male.
00:02
He's coming from home.
00:03
Chief complaint today is going to be difficulty breathing.
00:07
Patient said he woke up this morning, checked his pulse ox and it was set in the low 80s.
00:15
On exertion, the patient experienced difficulty breathing, and this is when he called 911.
00:21
The patient does have a fire history of COPD.
00:28
Caravitals are as follows, 804 GCS of 15.
00:33
He is based on our monitor at 74.
00:36
This is at baseline.
00:38
7 at 99% on 4 liters at this time.
00:40
He is not normally on 02 at home.
00:45
The respirations at this time are 16 unlabored.
00:47
The last clock pressure we got was 104 over 48, that's 104 over 48, and the temperature of 96.9.
00:54
That's 96.9.
00:56
Long the sounds were clear in equal, not early.
01:00
The agent states he has been complaining of some congestion the past few days as well.
01:10
12 lead we obtained, was unremarkable at this time,
01:14
and we were unable to obtain an IV access.
01:16
If you don't require anything further, we would be a facility in about 10 minutes or so.
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Location mentioned:
McAuley Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
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