Medical emergency for elderly patient with breathing issues, Berks County PA
An elderly patient near Stringford Road has high blood pressure, breathing difficulties, and leg swelling. The caller is a nurse reporting the patient has COPD and heart failure.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire A and EMS
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Near Stringford Road, 10th, D Delta,
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81-year-old, blood pressure 188 over 78,
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shortness of breath with increased bilateral lower leg swelling.
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Caller was the visiting nurse, patient has history of COPD and heart failure.
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On the first floor weighs 225 pounds.
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Precaution is not indicated, requesting writing.
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Berks County, PA
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