Elderly man treated for breathing difficulty in Powhatan, Powhatan VA
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According to the dispatch call, a 78-year-old man in Powhatan was treated for breathing difficulty, high blood pressure, and oxygen dependence. He has a history of lung disease, heart failure, and a leg amputation.
Audio|Heard on: Powhatan County Fire & Rescue
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Transcript:
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Box 0112. Breathing difficulty priority 1.
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Medics 711 and EMS 701 at near Beaumont Road.
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Cross streets are Coutill Landing and Grieg Drive.
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Timeout 0915.
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Medics 711, EMS 701-5-012, near Beaumont Road, cross-off, Metro, Landing, and Great Width Drive.
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Everyone reading difficulty?
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Medic 711, copy your route 915.
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EMS 701, copy your route 916.
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9-711, we're responding for a 78-year-old male oxygen weight of (number withheld) pounds,
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current BP of 206 over 109, satting at 90% on 7 liters of oxygen.
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He has complained of difficulty breathing that's been on and off, wavered, but worse today.
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He does have a history of lung disease,
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he's also sweating with difficulty talking.
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From past history of chronic lung disease, heart failure, and right below the knee amputation,
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also stating other instances of medical history, do be in the infirmary.
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Location mentioned:
Beaumont Rd, Powhatan, VA 23139
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