Elderly man with severe breathing distress transported, Franklin County VT
Medical EmergencyAn 81-year-old man with heart and lung disease experienced severe breathing distress. He tried nebulizer treatments at home without success. His heart rate was very high at 142, blood pressure elevated, and oxygen levels low. He is on oxygen but refused CPAP treatment. He has wet lung sounds and received medication during transport to the hospital.
Audio|Source: Franklin County / Missisquoi Valley Public Safety
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We're inbound with an 81-year-old male.
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He's complained of severe respiratory distress.
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History of heart and lung disease.
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It started around 5 o'clock this evening. He tried to take some nebulizer treatments at home, not working.
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Last one vital to get our heart rate of 142, blood pressure 176 on 88. Pressure rate of 36 is an entitled 31, setting at 93.
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On 6 liters, he's refusing CPAP.
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He does have wet lung sounds. He's gotten 0.8 of sublingual nitro, gotten 18 in the left forearm.
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Five minutes.
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Ten four, we'll see at five.
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Four, we'll see at five.
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142, okay then.
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Ten four, thank you, this one.
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Highgate Rd, Vermont
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