Elderly man transported with breathing and sepsis symptoms, Fayetteville AR


A 75-year-old man was taken to a hospital with difficulty breathing, nausea, and vomiting. He showed symptoms of sepsis, low oxygen levels, and rapid breathing. Medical staff are providing treatment and expect to arrive at the hospital within 5 to 7 minutes.
Audio|Source: Northwest Arkansas State and Local Police
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We're currently inbound to your facility non-emergent with a 75-year-old male. She complained of difficulty breathing and nausea vomiting.
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The patient was recently at your facility for pneumonia.
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This is a sepsis alert.
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He is very warm to the touch. He's got,
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let's see, 17 on capnography with respirations of 33,
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a heart rate of 110.
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About 80,
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we did have 92% on 15 liters and he's kind of dropping back down again, so I'm about to do a neb or put him on CPAP. We've got a blood pressure of 110 over 75. I've be established a feature facility in about 5 to 7. Any questions?
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Near N Northhills Blvd, Fayetteville, AR 72703
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