86-year-old man treated for shortness of breath at hospital, Aurora MO
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 86-year-old man with congestive heart failure was treated for worsening shortness of breath at Mercy ER Aurora. He had swelling in both legs and lung crackles. His oxygen level was 90 percent on room air, with blood pressure 134 over 83 and heart rate 84.
Audio|Heard on: Aurora Police, Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
00:00
Calling Mercy Aurora, please read in five.
00:02
Go ahead.
00:08
Mercy ER Aurora, this is Mercy Lawrence 406 inbound to you with an 86-year-old male.
00:14
Chief complaint today is shortness of breath over the past couple days increasing with movement.
00:22
Patient has a history of congestive heart failure and swelling in both lower legs.
00:28
He normally takes water pills but has not taken them recently because he had no swelling.
00:34
He has crackles in the lower parts of his lungs.
00:36
Early signs in the lower bases of his lungs, otherwise clear upper lungs.
00:41
He is maintaining oxygen saturation of 90% on room air.
00:45
Current blood pressure is 134 over 83.
00:49
Heart rate is 84 and regular.
00:53
Sam, we will be with you in about 10 minutes if no further needs.
00:57
Proceed with triage for the patient.
01:02
That's affirmative.
01:03
I believe we can start triage.
01:05
See you in triage.
01:06
Arrival, my two are all clear.
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Location mentioned:
Porter Ave, Aurora, MO 65605
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