Elderly man with breathing trouble stabilized in Wellsville, Wellsville KS
Medical EmergencyEmergency responders transported a 78-year-old man with breathing difficulty and low blood pressure from his Wellsville home, prompting urgent medical care.
Audio|Source: Franklin County/Miami County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Ottawa,
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600,
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3,700,
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Difficulty breathing, 608 west 3rd terrace, wellsville.
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With 3,700, difficulty breathing, 608 west 3rd terrace.
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Go ahead. Medic Ford is en route to Wellsville.
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Copy.
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The Italian 141 is clear.
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Medical 141 calling NCMC for patient report.
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Go ahead.
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Good afternoon.
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This is Amy on Medical 141.
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We're currently en route to your facility.
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We have about a 5-minute ETA.
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On board is a 78-year-old male patient from home.
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He complained of hypotension.
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He had home health at his residence this morning and was experiencing low blood pressure, so 911 was dialed.
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Initial blood pressure was about 94 over 69.
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Orthostatics were positive.
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Standing blood pressure was very low.
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Current blood pressure in a recumbent position is 115 over 50 with no fluid.
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Heart rate is 90, sinus rhythm.
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Sinus on the monitor.
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Respiratory rate about 14, non-labored.
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Oxygen saturation is 96% on room air.
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Blood sugar was 142.
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GCS is 15.
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We will assess further shortly.
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Any questions?
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No, I'm good.
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Thank you.
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Medical 141, Chris.
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W 3rd Terrace, Wellsville, KS 66092
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