Elderly man with respiratory issues falls and needs help, Tigard OR
Emergency responders assisted an elderly man with breathing problems from COPD and COVID after he fell and possibly hit his head. He experienced low oxygen levels and some back pain but was able to speak clearly.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Engine 59,
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and AMR. Respond to breathing problem.
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Near Fairhaven Drive.
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Cross streets are Fairhaven Court and Sussex Street.
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Engine 5, and AMR-125.
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Respond to overdose or poisoning.
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Near Southeast Baseline Street.
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Cross streets are Southeast 7th Avenue and Southeast 8th Avenue.
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I've got truck type has a call.
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Engine 35, and AMR 116, respond to code one sick person near Southwest Pacific Highway.
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Cross streets are Southwest Pacific Drive.
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1059 AMR 228, 1 to near Fairhaven Drive.
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An elderly male is conscious.
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Stats have dropped into the low 80s.
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He has COPD and COVID.
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He is on steroids.
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He took a small fall last night, possibly hit his head.
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He has some back pain as well.
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He is speaking in full sentences.
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No further.
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