Medical emergency near Court Dr in Gastonia, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near Court Dr in Gastonia for an apparent medical issue involving difficulty breathing. A man in his seventies, recently treated for pneumonia and flu, was experiencing worsening shortness of breath and could not obtain his prescribed medications due to financial hardship. EMS provided oxygen and medication en route to the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Was unable to perform a race due to pre-existing deficits from previous stroke.
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Hey, come on.
00:14
It's all eleven B.
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I'm coming to you with a seventy-four year old now.
00:19
Called out for shortness of breath.
00:21
He got discharged from there a couple days ago with pneumonia and the flu.
00:28
Just complaining of increased shortness of breath.
00:31
Was not able to get the medications he was discharged with due to finances.
00:38
His current vitals show a heart rate of eighty-two.
00:45
He's ninety-four percent on three liters, as at home.
00:51
Blood pressure one sixteen over fifty-eight.
00:54
He did have some wheezing, gave him a neb treatment.
00:59
Currently running magnesium, arrival in about seven minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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