Elderly patient vomiting with low oxygen at care facility, Washington County OR
An elderly male at a care facility began vomiting and has low oxygen levels, possibly due to aspiration. He has difficulty swallowing and altered consciousness. The condition started about an hour ago.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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245 and engine 59 for breathing problem at Roseland Care, near DeBock Road, cross with Summerlin and Marjorie, and room number is 126.
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Patient is a 78-year-old male who is altered LOC,
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vomiting,
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oxygen-statting in the 80s.
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They're concerned about possible aspiration.
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The lungs are sounding gurgly.
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I did have difficulty swallowing earlier.
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This started about an hour ago.
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Washington County, OR
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