Elderly man with breathing difficulty at Helena Drive, Oldtown MD
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Medical EmergencyAn 89-year-old man with recent COVID and lung problems experienced breathing difficulties near Helena Drive. Emergency responders attended the scene, and the patient was conscious but having trouble speaking between breaths.
Audio|Heard on: Allegany County Fire
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01:45
Transcript:
00:00
Near Helena Drive for breathing difficulty. Company 13 first responders on scene.
00:17
Communications, medic upgrade en route.
00:22
Patient is conscious with breathing issues.
00:26
Having some chest pain with difficulty between breaths.
00:30
No cardiac history reported.
00:42
Details confirmed.
00:58
Responders on scene.
01:03
Command established.
01:10
Location: near Helena Drive.
01:24
89-year-old male.
01:27
He is conscious.
01:29
Oxygen reduced to 40%. He is clammy.
01:35
Recently hospitalized for COVID and lung issues.
01:39
Difficulty speaking between breaths today.
01:42
He remains conscious and alert.
01:44
Acknowledged.
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Location mentioned:
Helena Dr, Oldtown, MD 21555
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