Elderly man with COPD struggles for breath in Springville, Springville IA
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Medical EmergencyAn elderly man with COPD was reported pale and struggling for breath at 4th Ave in Springville; an ambulance was dispatched promptly to respond.
Audio|Heard on: Johnson County Fire/EMS
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Sticking if you can page Anamosa Ambulance to 505 4th Ave in Springville.
00:06
505 4th Ave in Springville, I have an 85-year-old male with shortness of breath.
00:10
He has COPD.
00:11
Caller described his color change as pale.
00:14
He is currently conscious, breathing, and alert.
00:17
Our traffic is on fire, too.
00:20
And we're quick to advise patients age again.
00:24
It's 85-year-old male, 8-5.
00:27
Okay,
00:28
4. Do we have to have a cardiac history?
00:33
Jones County, I'm sorry, I didn't copy your traffic.
00:38
Can you advise this position that has a cardiac history?
00:45
He stated no cardiac history just COPD.
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Location mentioned:
4th Ave, Springville, IA 52336
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