Woman treated for breathing issues and suspected pneumonia, Waterloo IA
Medical EmergencyEMS responded to a woman experiencing shortness of breath, fluid overload, leg swelling, and wheezing. She is normally on oxygen at 2 liters, increased to 4 liters due to low oxygen levels. There is concern for pneumonia based on her history. She was transported to a medical facility for further treatment.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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She is conscious, alert and oriented.
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She's having some shortness of breath.
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Staff says that she's very fluid overloaded. She's got some pitting and theme in her legs, which is not normal. They say her face too looks more swollen with fluid.
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She's also having some wheezing and she's normally on O2 at all times at 2 liters. We currently have her up to 4 liters at 93%. They had her at 3 and then 2 of them 3 at Ravenwood and she kept dropping into the 80s.
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She does have some wheezing that you can hear, but her lungs sound fairly clear. They are concerned about pneumonia due to her history,
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and rest of revitals are pulses 108 regular blood pressure 136 over 7.2, and we're pulling into your facility right now. Do you request anything further?
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Near St Francis Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702
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