Elderly man at dialysis center experiences chest pain and shortness of breath, Kearney NE
Medical EmergencyAn elderly man at a dialysis center experienced chest pain and severe shortness of breath. He has been ill and taking medication. Medical personnel are transporting him to the hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Source: Buffalo County/City of Kearney Public Safety
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Considered a 72-old male at Morningside he was just arriving to the dialysis this morning when he started becoming an increased short breath felt like an elephant was sitting on his chest.
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Patient did say he has been sick over the last week, been taking prednisone for it, has had this chest feeling and shortest of breath throughout the last week.
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Right now, vitals, pulse 71, 98 to 99% on room air, blood pressure 175 over 83.
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12 lead EKG down to Transcentive.
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Just have normal signs with an occasional PVC.
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We'll give you more bedside.
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We'll be there in about 3.
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Kearney, NE
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