Man with COPD transported with severe shortness of breath

Heard on: Independence MO Centerpoint Med (Hospital)

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AMR 333 to Centerpoint patient information.

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Hey there, AMR 333 bringing in today.

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65 year old male coming from home.

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Chief complaint today was shortness of breath that started about an hour ago.

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Patient does have a history of COPD and emphysema.

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He sleeps with a CPAP at night and he was on his CPAP when our fire department arrived on scene.

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Having on 80 % , not

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sure how many liters.

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He had an O two tank there, but we didn't see if it was actually on or not.

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We have started a breathing treatment.

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He's on our CPAP now.

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We've given 10 mg of Dex and Nixol phase.

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We've gotten him up to 90 % , but he is still having difficulty speaking in between breaths and feels like he can't get air in.

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The rest of our vitals read pulse 80 .

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His

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blood pressure is 100 and twenty-six over eighty-six, and a blood sugar 307 .

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I haven't been able to answer questions.

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Has not been able to answer questions other than yes and quick responses due to that difficulty speaking and shortness of breath.

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We'll be there in about ten.

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Do you have any questions or orders upon arrival?

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No, see on arrival.

2026-10-27 15:26 UTC

Medical Emergency

East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057

Man with COPD transported with severe shortness of breath

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Man with COPD transported with severe shortness of breath

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