Man with severe breathing issues refuses oxygen mask, Laureldale PA


Emergency medical services were dispatched to a nursing and rehab facility near Elizabeth Ave for a 64-year-old man having severe difficulty breathing. The man refused to wear his oxygen mask despite needing oxygen therapy at 5 liters per minute via nasal cannula. He could not walk and was in distress.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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City Medic 7 will be going to Mulemberg Township near Elizabeth Ave at Laurel, Elskill Nursing and Rehab.
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Room 216 B.
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Bravo between Laurel Street and Manorooker Road, ALS Medical.
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Nulmberg Township near Elizabeth Ave at Laureldale School Nursing and Rehab between Lawyer Street and Manorca Road, ALS Medical, 14-06.
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Thank you for the time 103.
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We'll handle the call.
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In Laureldale, you can recall the cover.
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5603 copy your clear business status.
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She'll handle 14.06 212 from Elizabeth Avenue.
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Laura House, Nurse to (name withheld).
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Front entrance, room 2-1 speed, Bravo.
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64-year-old male rest is very difficulty refusing to wear a mask for O2.
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It's currently on 5 liters.
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We have nasal cannula.
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It was blasted 75%.
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Not able to walk with 180 counts for cautions, not indicated already.
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Location mentioned:
Near Elizabeth Ave, Laureldale, PA 19605
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