Elderly man treated for breathing problems near Polks Rd, Somerset County MD
Emergency responders treated an 85-year-old man near Polks Road for breathing difficulties. The man was conscious but having trouble breathing and maintaining oxygen levels. He has a medical history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Audio|Source: Dorchester County Fire and EMS
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Medical Box 71-1.
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Breathing problems, near Polks Road.
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Medical Box 711, Permanagh, 200, ambulance, 111.
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Station 71, medical assistance.
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Breathing problems, near Polks Road, cross street, Staten Route, Delta response.
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Respond to EMS Ops 1.
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10-09.
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C.R. Shannon.
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Copy Paramedic 200, responding to near Polks Road, cross street Dayton Road.
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For breathing problems, delta response, 85-year-old male, conscious alert, difficulty breathing.
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He also has difficulty keeping his oxygen up and has a history of COPD.
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Chief 71-1 responding.
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Chief 71-21, you're responding to near Polks Road, Garfield State, N-Road.
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For breathing problems, Delta response.
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85-year-old male conscious difficulty breathing.
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He also is having difficulty keeping his oxygen up, and has a history of COPD.
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Polks Rd, Maryland 21853
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