91-year-old male treated for low oxygen at care facility, Alexandria MN
Emergency medical services responded to a 91-year-old male patient at a care facility near Aga Drive in Alexandria. The patient was experiencing low oxygen levels and signs of previous stroke complications. Oxygen treatment improved his condition, but he showed limited responsiveness and left-sided weakness.
Audio|Source: Douglas County Public Safety
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Health North, North,
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406, airport.
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We're about three to five minutes out with a 91-year-old male patient, facility calls because patient was low on O2.
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He was indeed hypoxic at 60 percent.
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We put him on a non-rebreather.
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They're 15.
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He's now at 98%.
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He did have a stroke in October with left-sided deficits and is unable to do another stroke assessment.
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He's not really following commands, but he has leaned into the left quite a bit.
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You have a semi-alert right now, answering no to most questions, otherwise incomprehensible speech.
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We're in for IV access, probably it is unremarkable, and we'll update you on arrival.
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Aga Dr, Alexandria, MN 56308
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