Woman with COPD has breathing difficulty near Robinson Way, Toccoa GA


Emergency responders were called for a 67-year-old woman near Robinson Way who has difficulty breathing. She weighs about 300 pounds and has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and diabetes. Her oxygen level dropped to 84%, but she can still talk. She does not have chest pain.
Audio|Source: Stephens County Fire & EMS
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EMS Station 1, Co-station 10,
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have a report,
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difficulty breathing, bariatric patient.
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near Robinson Way up, Collins Red.
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Dispatch clear.
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2152.
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The engine 103 in route.
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Jop the engine 103 in route 2155.
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Yeah,
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it's responding. Respondon near Robinson Way.
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I'm calling Fred.
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Difficult to breathe in bariatric patient.
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It's going to be a 67-year-old female 300 pounds.
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They're advising she's got COPD. She's on oxygen. She's having difficult to breathe in this time.
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Her oxygen level goes down to 84%. She's able to talk.
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Around her mouth is a little pale. She's not sweaty, not clammy, she is diabetic.
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Only history she has is the OPD and diabetes, no chest pain, just the unable to freeze.
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This fact is clear, 2156.
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Near Robinson Way, Toccoa, GA 30577
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