Elderly man found on floor with breathing issues, Kearney NE


An 81-year-old man was found on the floor with mucus around him and breathing problems. He is awake but non-verbal, which is normal. His blood pressure is low but improving with oxygen treatment.
Audio|Source: Buffalo County/City of Kearney Public Safety
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Transporting an 81-year-old male patient, Dr.
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(name withheld), resident of Country House.
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According to staff, patient was found on the floor,
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a small amount of mucus around him, concerned about respiration.
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He is awake, non-verbal, which is normal for him, very difficult to assess.
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Initial blood pressure 70s systolic heart 88, and 110 to 120.
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Respirations are 24.
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Initial oxygen saturation was 80 percent on a mirrorwave. On three liters oxygen, improving to low nineties. Establishing brochure 167. Going to be code to be TAA fortified.
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Location mentioned:
Near K Avenue, Kearney, NE 68847
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