Elderly man with breathing trouble treated by EMS, Eau Claire WI
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EMS responded to a 70-year-old man with COPD experiencing difficulty breathing near Blakeley Avenue. The patient tried using a nebulizer and inhaler with little relief. Despite initially wanting to cancel, EMS continued the call as requested by the caller.
Audio|Heard on: Eau Claire County Fire and EMS
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01:11
Transcript:
00:00
For Emergicare Delta breathing problems at near Blakeley Avenue, Washington Township for an EMSD Delta breathing problem. Emergicare medics 6, and county fire.
00:16
Thank you. Topper.
00:24
Center medics 6, medics 6 are out.
00:28
TAN4.
00:34
Medical 6 patient information.
00:47
Call for my next, thanks.
00:50
We're responding for a 70-year-old male.
00:53
He was conscious and breathing.
00:54
Chief complaint with difficulty breathing.
00:57
Caller advises the patient does have COPD.
00:59
He did try using his nebulizer and rescue inhaler with little relief.
01:04
He was having difficulty speaking between breaths.
01:06
However, towards the end of the call, he was advising he wanted to cancel.
01:10
Caller requested us to continue.
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Location mentioned:
Blakeley Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
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