Two medical emergencies involving breathing and fall injuries, Omaha NE


Medical crews responded to two emergencies near Grand Ave in Omaha. One involved a 63-year-old man with severe breathing difficulty after recent heart surgery and lung disease who could not use his inhaler. The other involved an 81-year-old man who fell hours ago, is vomiting, and has pain near his ribs after a recent hip replacement.
Audio|Source: Omaha Fire (TAC3)
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Transcript:
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F-34, Matt 34, 63-year-old male with difficulty breathing, apparently he just went through a quadruple bypass.
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He is alert and aware of his surroundings.
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He is not able to speak in full sentences.
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He does have COPD and emphysema, and he has not used his inhaler because he's unable to locate it.
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Matt 34 or said.
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In June 60, Med 61, we've got an 81-year-old male.
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He's alert, conscious breathing,
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fell approximately four hours ago.
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Now he's throwing up and complaining about pain up near his ribs.
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Callers advising he did have a partial hit replacement about a month ago.
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That's 61 was understood.
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Near Grand Ave, Omaha, NE 68104
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