Medical emergency for elderly man with breathing issues, Bechtelsville PA
Medical EmergencyAn elderly man near Towhee Court in Washington Township experienced shortness of breath and altered mental status. He has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and low oxygen levels. Medical assistance was requested.
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Washington Township, near Towhee Court, Crutch of Eagles Watch, Drive South, advanced medical response.
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Washington Township,
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near Towhee Court, pressure, Eagles, Watch, Drive, South, and Alice Medical, 044.
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244.
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First one of all, 05-2, and around.
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Number near Towhee Court.
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Seventy-year-old male, short of breath, changing mental status.
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Does have a history of COPD.
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Did use an inhaler and nebulizer with no relief.
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He has been using the nebulizer almost every hour.
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Earlier in the day, he did have physical therapy, his oxygen level is at 87%.
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Requesting Lehigh Valley, he's able to walk with the system's precautions not indicated.
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Near Towhee Ct, Bechtelsville, PA 19505
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