Elderly man in respiratory distress transported, Indianapolis IN
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As discussed during the dispatch call, an ambulance crew reported transporting an elderly man experiencing severe respiratory distress near W 86th St in Indianapolis. The patient had low oxygen levels and an elevated heart rate and was being treated with CPAP and breathing assistance en route to the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Marion IN Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:23
Transcript:
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21. Yeah, I'm bringing you a 79-year-old male, acute respiratory distress.
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Oh, we got him.
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He is in tripod position, oxygen saturation in the 60s, heart rate in the 150s.
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Currently he's awake and very anxious.
00:13
Oxygen saturation improved to the 70s.
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Attempting CPAP with breathing treatment, heart rate around 130.
00:19
We'll be there in about 5 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
W 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260
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