Man with breathing difficulty taken to hospital, Grand Junction CO
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 64-year-old man with chronic respiratory illness was transported by ambulance from near N 7th St in Grand Junction to St. Mary’s Hospital. He experienced worsening shortness of breath during the night. Paramedics reported low oxygen levels that improved with CPAP support, stable vital signs, and no acute distress at transport.
Audio|Heard on: Mesa CO Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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En route to your location with a 64-year-old male.
00:07
Chief complaint today is difficulty breathing.
00:09
Patient has had increased difficulty breathing throughout the night.
00:13
He has a history of COPD.
00:16
Initially he was satting in the 70s.
00:19
On room air,
00:21
two to three were dyspnea.
00:22
Belly breathing, crackles throughout.
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Patient only worth oxygen at night.
00:29
Patient is currently on CPAP, PEEP of five.
00:33
Crackles in lower lungs now starting at 94%.
00:36
Heart rate 83, respirations went from 24 to 14.
00:42
Temp of 96 or GCS 15.
00:47
He did miss his dialysis appointment last Sunday.
00:53
Eighteen gauge established in the right hand.
00:57
The air facility in about 12 minutes.
00:59
Any questions?
01:01
What's his favorite blood pressure?
01:04
One hundred and eighty over one hundred.
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Location mentioned:
N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501
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