Man with chronic lung disease struggles to breathe in jail, Cleveland TN
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a 72-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease experienced severe breathing difficulty in the jail booking area. His oxygen saturation was low at 73%, and he was given oxygen via a non-rebreather mask while needing to sit upright to breathe easier.
Audio|Heard on: Bradley County Sheriff, Cleveland Police, Fire Rescue and MAC
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Transcript:
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He's a 72-year-old male.
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They're going through booking.
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He's going to be in medical.
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That's COPD.
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He's having trouble breathing.
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Oxygen saturation is at 73.
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I've got him on a non-rebreather.
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I said he's having to sit up to take a good breath.
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Location mentioned:
Blythe Ave SE, Cleveland, TN 37311
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