Male patient with severe breathing trouble and high blood pressure


A 40-year-old man had serious breathing problems and very high blood pressure. Emergency responders provided oxygen to help him calm down.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
18 copy. I'll give you an update though. We have 40-year-old male, respiratory distress[1], calmed down after giving them O2, blood pressure 230 over 160 done. Okay. Okay. Okay. dispatcher, MediTen. MediTen. MediTen is back. All right, ten that's received. Can I be starting E1 in the 7th area? 5-845 Alderson Street off of Mayburn and Shady.
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respiratory distress: Medical Emergency
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Location mentioned:
Near Alderson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15217
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