Elderly man treated for breathing difficulty en route to hospital, Mankato MN


A 71-year-old man with a history of COPD is being taken to the hospital due to increased shortness of breath, dizziness, and lightheadedness. He is receiving breathing treatment and is currently stable.
Audio|Source: Blue Earth and Faribault Counties Sheriff, Police and EMS
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On route with a 71 year old male chief complaint of shortness of breath associated complaints of dizziness lightheadedness. History of COPD was recently at your facility, was recently prescribed at doxycycline and pretnazone. Had an increased episode of shortness of breath today.
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Currently a patient is receiving a duoneb.
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Current vital type of the patient 157 over 84, heart rate 114, finest tack, occasional PVCs, is now at 100% on room air while completing the Duonab was 80s 90s on room air.
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We've got 6 -7-minute EPA.
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Mankato, MN
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