90-year-old male with breathing difficulty en route to hospital, Rochester MN
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According to the dispatch call, emergency medical call for a 90-year-old male experiencing worsening shortness of breath, weakness, and a cough with pink sputum. The patient is alert but having difficulty sleeping lying down and is being transported to the Mayo Clinic.
Audio|Heard on: Benton and Stearns County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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This is Mayo 158 and RAC facility in 90-year-old male patient coming from home.
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Patient family reports increased weakness and shortness of breath, pretty good movement.
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Patient's wife reports patient unable to sleep lying down and has been sleeping in recliner the last couple nights.
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Patient complains of shortness of breath and a cough with pink sputum.
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He's currently alert and oriented, blood pressure of 124 over 58.
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Heart rate is 90.
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Saturation 90% on 2 liters.
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He was 85% on room air and we should be there in about 5 minutes.
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