Medical responders aid man with breathing trouble, Omaha NE
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, paramedics responded near North 72nd Street in Omaha for a possible medical emergency involving an older man who was having difficulty breathing. His oxygen levels improved after receiving additional support, and he was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Douglas NE Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medic 24, we're en route code two with about a 65-year-old male, history of COPD.
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Complaining of difficulty breathing.
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He was wearing home oxygen at four liters and was at about 89% to 90% with that.
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Still complaining that he can't catch his breath.
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So we put him on a non-rebreather.
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He's sitting at 94% to 95% with that and says it's helping.
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He's awake and alert.
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Blood pressure is 140 over 70, pulse 68.
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Also looks like he's retaining quite a bit of fluid in his feet and calves area.
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We'll be traveling code two, ETA about six minutes.
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Location mentioned:
N 72nd St, Omaha, NE 68122
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