Older man with breathing difficulty and low oxygen, Omaha NE


Radio traffic describes a 74-year-old man on Lakeside Dr who is alert but having trouble breathing. He used a breathing device that did not improve his condition and his oxygen level fell to around 70 percent. The patient does not have home oxygen or an inhaler. Multiple ambulance and fire units are responding to the scene.
Audio|Source: Omaha Fire (TAC3)
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Transcript:
Engine 56, are you en route? We did not get a status change. Unit 56 is en route. Medic 56 reports a 74-year-old male alert and conscious with difficulty breathing. He tried a breathing device that did not help and his oxygen dropped to about 70 percent. No home oxygen or inhaler. (name withheld) 56 is clear. Other units report they are responding to Lakeside Dr and provide status updates.
Engine 56, are you en route? We did not get a status change. Unit 56 is en route. Medic 56 reports a 74-year-old male alert and conscious with difficulty breathing. He tried a breathing device that did not help and his oxygen dropped to about 70 percent. No home oxygen or inhaler. (name withheld) 56 is clear. Other units report they are responding to Lakeside Dr and provide status updates.
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Location mentioned:
Lakeside Dr, Omaha, NE 68135
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