Elderly man hospitalized with shortness of breath in San Marcos

Heard on: San Diego CA KSMAR (Hospital) Group Calls

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Kaiser San Marcos from RA 143.

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Go ahead, San Marcos.

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Kaiser San Marcos from RA 143, we're en route with a mild medical.

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(number withheld) year old male with chief complaint of shortness of breath.

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Incident number 081971, 081971.

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So, so far, resident's fine.

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Our patient's upright, awake, alert.

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Chief complaint of shortness of breath.

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Said that's been going on for the past couple hours, just while he's sleeping.

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Denies any chest pain.

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No history of lung problems or respiratory issues.

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No recent illness.

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Reported that he called us out because he thought he needed oxygen.

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The saturations have been about 95% for us on room air.

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Lung sounds are clear.

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Patient's caregiver on scene said that the patient does sometimes get some panic attacks.

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However, the patient wished to be transported to the hospital for evaluation.

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Vital signs are stable.

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All the rest of the business shows mental arrival.

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No treatment.

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ETA

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3 min to your facility.

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8/3/2026 03:49 AM

Medical Emergency

Rush Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078

Elderly man hospitalized with shortness of breath in San Marcos

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Elderly man hospitalized with shortness of breath in San Marcos

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