Older man treated for worsening shortness of breath, Winona MN
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Medical EmergencyEMS is transporting an 85-year-old man to Winona Health for worsening shortness of breath lasting about two weeks. His oxygen level improved from low to normal with nebulizer treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Winona City/County Public Safety
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This is Med Two calling in a patient report.
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We are en route to your facility with an 85-year-old male patient.
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He is coming from home.
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He has complained of some shortness of breath that started about two weeks ago.
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It has progressively gotten worse and has not resolved, so he called today.
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Initially, on room air, his
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oxygen saturation was 79 to 80 percent.
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He has a nebulizer running right now, and his saturation is sitting at 96 percent.
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Respirations are 24,
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slightly labored, heart rate of 71,
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right bundle branch on the monitor,
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blood pressure 152 over 93.
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Otherwise, we are just a couple minutes out.
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Do you have any further questions?
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Location mentioned:
Mankato Ave, Winona, MN 55987
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