Elderly man hospitalized after breathing trouble, Independence MO
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As discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics transported an elderly man near East 39th Street South in Independence to CenterPoint Medical Center after he experienced shortness of breath. His oxygen level improved from 79% to 93% with CPAP treatment, and he remained alert and stable during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Clay MO Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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We're currently 6 min out of 75-year-old male.
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Chief complaint's going to be shortness of breath.
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Initial room air sat was 79%.
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We're currently providing CPAP.
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He is alert and oriented times four, DCFs 15.
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Vital signs,
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Blood pressure 161 over 100.
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For a hundred, he's now setting ninety-three percent on the CPAP.
00:21
Got DuoNeb and Solu-Medrol on board.
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He started his pack at 104 blood sugar of 110.
00:27
Do you have any questions?
00:30
Boys, I can't wait to see.
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Location mentioned:
East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057
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