Man experiences breathing difficulty with underlying conditions, La Porte City IA
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Medical EmergencyFirst responders were sent to a location near Rickard Road for a 75-year-old man who was having difficulty breathing. The man has a pacemaker, Parkinson's disease, and Crohn's disease and had not taken his medication for two to three days. His vital signs were recorded, and he was receiving medical attention on scene.
Audio|Heard on: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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Transcript:
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838 in Gilbertville first responders for a breathing problem
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7038 Rickard Road near Gilbertville
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838 in Gilbertville first responders for a breathing problem 7038 Rickard Road near Gilbertville Road
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331's on scene
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104 431, Kathy's page, and wraps this station.
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4366
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Okay
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Let me show 4666 and 431 row.
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4366, you're going to 7038 Rickard Road near Gilbertville Road.
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The 75-year-old male is having a hard time breathing and has a pacemaker and Parkinson's.
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They are invited to use the front door.
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7038 Rickard Road near Gilbertville.
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For the past few days.
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He has a history of Crohn's disease.
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Has not been taking his medications for the past two to three days.
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Current vitals are 140 over 90.
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Pulse 94 sinus with respirations 20 with slight labor and SPO2 is 94% on room air.
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Blood sugar is 198.
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IV in the left arm.
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Coming with traffic approximately three to four minutes out.
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Anything further.
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10-4[1]. Better, I will.
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10-4[1].
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10-4: Acknowledgment (Message received / OK)
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Location mentioned:
Rickard Rd, La Porte City, IA 50651
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