81-year-old male treated for low oxygen and lethargy, Scottsbluff NE
Medical EmergencyAn 81-year-old man experienced lethargy and low oxygen levels at home. Oxygen was administered, improving his oxygen level to a safe range. He was alert and transported to Regional West Hospital for medical evaluation.
Audio|Source: Scotts Bluff County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I've been with an 81-year-old male from home, his wife called 911, an episode of lethargy.
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She will provide 4 liters oxygen to raise saturation up to 90% which is appropriate.
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It's not appropriate now.
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That was really broken.
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Can you say that again?
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An 81-year-old male from home, his wife called 911 describing an episode of lethargy and pale skin.
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They obtained a pulse oximeter reading of 77 at that time.
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They applied 4 liters oxygen nasal prior to arrival, got his oxygen back up to 94%, which is appropriate for his COPD baseline.
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He is alert and oriented now and has no complaints.
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Hospitals are appropriate.
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Coming in for evaluation, we're about five minutes out.
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Ave. B, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
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