Elderly man treated for breathing difficulties, Eureka CA
Medical EmergencyAn elderly man was treated for shortness of breath and pain while breathing. He has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and atrial fibrillation. He received oxygen and albuterol treatment during transport to the hospital.
Audio|Source: Humboldt County Law, Fire and EMS - Eureka and North
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Transcript:
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51 and Code 2[1], advanced life support medical.
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What's up, Mike, it's Cameron? We're in Code 2[1] Level 2 advanced life support medical with an 81-year-old male.
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It's coming from near 23rd rehab,
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UREA rehab.
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Chief complains of shortness of breath,
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pain upon respiration.
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It sounds like he has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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He has atrial fibrillation right now.
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Other vitals are stable when I have an IV gun, but we've given him, we have him on 4 liters.
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His oxygen saturation is 93%, and they gave him an albuterol breathing treatment right before we got here.
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We got a short estimated time of arrival, we're going to be there in like a minute at your back door.
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He's 8.0.4, U.S.
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15.
Police codes explained
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Code 2: Urgent response without lights and sirens (expedite, non-emergency)
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Location mentioned:
23rd St, Eureka, CA 95501
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