Elderly man struggles to breathe after blood transfusion, Bethel PA
Medical EmergencyA 78-year-old man near Swope Rd in Bethel Township is having severe shortness of breath despite oxygen treatment. He recently received a blood transfusion at the VA hospital, and his breathing problems worsened overnight. Emergency responders have been called to assist.
Audio|Source: Berks County Emergency Services
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Bethel Township near Swope Rd, A.L.S.
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Medical. Nade (number withheld).
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London, NICU, (number withheld). Bethel Township near Swope Rd.
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Cross Street, Bennett Street, Fort Henry Road. Aetless Medical, (number withheld).
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Mark, can we on (number withheld) as you're responding.
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That's (number withheld), (number withheld) near Swope Rd, 78-year-old male.
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Short a breath is currently on 4 liters of oxygen.
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Was at the VA yesterday for a blood transfusion.
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The respiratory difficulty started overnight last night and then getting worse since. Per the wife, we're still gathering.
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Bethel Township near Swope Rd, ALS[1] Medical, (number withheld), Bethel Township near Swope Rd. Cross Street, Venet Street, Fort Henry Road, ALS Medical, (number withheld).
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AALS[1] Medical, (number withheld).
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Perksmetic (number withheld), responding.
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(number withheld) copy responding (number withheld) near Swope Rd, 78 year old male short of breath is on 4 liters of oxygen The respiratory difficulty started overnight last night he was at the VA yesterday for a blood transfusion requesting good Sam leibn All right.
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Perksmetic (number withheld) is busy.
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Another (number withheld), coffee, you're busy, (number withheld).
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Richly (number withheld) available.
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Another (number withheld), you're available, (number withheld).
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ALS: Advanced emergency medical response with higher-level care, typically provided by paramedics.
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Near Swope Rd, Bethel, PA 19507
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