71-year-old male with breathing difficulty on CPAP, Burke County NC
Medical EmergencyMedical team responded to a 71-year-old male at a residence near Indian Hills Cir experiencing breathing difficulty while on CPAP. Patient showed signs of difficulty speaking but was conscious and breathing. Possible panic attack considered. Patient has COPD and a prescribed inhaler unused at the time. Responders arrived and later downgraded the call as the patient's condition improved.
Audio|Source: Burke County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Responding to a 71-year-old male conscious and breathing on CPAP with O2 attached. Responding normally, difficulty speaking between breaths, the patient is not clammy. He does have COPD.
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Advises it could potentially be a panic attack if he woke up sleeping with a CPAP and was gasping for air.
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He has a prescribed inhaler. He hasn't used it at this time. The front door is open and the lot will be on.
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There will be a black SUV in the driveway, a white fence in the front yard.
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Hocker truck two on scene.
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Hacker truck two all unseen.
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That's for our routine.
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Circle 6.
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It's clear available.
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Six-quarter forward.
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Okay.
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Thank you. Conscious water, moving normal.
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Slow down any minutes.
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On responding to Indian Hills Circle, all the same first responders.
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As I was that patient is alert-oriented and breathing normally, you can downgrade routine at your own discretion.
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Location mentioned:
Indian Hills Cir, North Carolina 28601
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