Elderly man experiences breathing difficulties, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded near Court Dr in Gastonia for an 82-year-old man experiencing respiratory distress related to congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The patient was receiving oxygen and CPAP support. His oxygen saturation was at 94 percent, heart rate at 120 beats per minute, and blood pressure at 120 over 76. ETA to the hospital was approximately 8 minutes.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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We're not in emergency traffic with an 82-year-old male with respiratory distress, CHF, and COPD.
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O₂ saturation on 10 liters of oxygen was at ninety-four percent.
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We're working on getting compliance with the CPAP at this time.
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Patient is tachycardic, with a rate of about 120 beats per minute.
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Last blood pressure is 120 over seventy-six.
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We have an ETA to the facility of about 8 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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