Medical emergency for elderly man short of breath, Reading PA
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Emergency medical response for a 91-year-old man experiencing difficulty breathing. Inhaler and oxygen treatment are not providing relief.
Audio|Heard on: Reading Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Medic 3, near North 2nd Street, between Walnut Street and Washington Street.
00:06
ALS Medical, 222.
00:13
Mike 3 near North Second Street, a 91-year-old male short of breath.
00:21
Using an inhaler, unsure when last used, but no relief.
00:27
Pale, he's on 3 liters of oxygen, which is also not helping.
00:31
He's requesting ring.
00:32
Medics en route.
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Location mentioned:
N 2nd St, Reading, PA 19601
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