Elderly man in Waterloo needs medical aid for breathing, Waterloo IA
Medical EmergencyA 72-year-old man at a residential facility in Waterloo is having increased shortness of breath and weakness for several days. Medics are providing oxygen and monitoring his vital signs. The situation is stable and not violent.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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Helen Medics 3.1 Miracare Facility was a conscious alert and oriented 72-year-old male patient.
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That called us today is a patient's residence for a breathing problem.
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Pioneerable patient reported for the last maybe four or five days been having increased shortness of breath as well as increased weakness.
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Doesn't wear oxygen at home but he was down to about 90% on just room air.
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Lungs that sound pretty clear. We do have them on two liters, nasal cannula.
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Right now, he has up to 99% on that.
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Of course, we've got other vitals that we have for you last, the pressure of 137, over 87, showing a pace rhythm on the monitor, rate of about 100 currently.
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Respiratory rates probably about 18.
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Do you have an IV lock established. I'll get you a sugar before we get there in about 60 seconds.
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Patient is not complaining of any pain. Anywhere does have a pretty synaptic cardiac history. So,
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like I said, we're about 60 seconds out. Can I get you anything further?
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