Single vehicle crash on highway causes breathing issues, Howell County MO
TrafficA single vehicle accident occurred on highway 14 east of highway O in Howell County, Missouri. EMS is responding for a 58-year-old man who is experiencing shortness of breath and has a history of asthma. The patient has had breathing issues for about a week and received several treatments including buterol and intravenous fluids. His oxygen saturation improved from 83% initially to around 98-99% with oxygen support. He also had pneumonia in July.
Audio|Source: Howell County Public Safety
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1050 unknown injuries highway 14 one mile east of highway o ocean single vehicle EMS en route 10 4 repeat clear
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We're about 10 minutes out.
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We've got a 58-year-old male.
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Chief complaint is going to be shortness of breath.
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He does have a history of asthma.
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We did have a lot of those things going on in patient and short a breath for about a week.
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Three out-buterol treatments and 125 milligrams volume.
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I've got an 18 gauge established.
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Respirations are about 24, 20 to 24 now.
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I think you still haven't on 15 liters non-rebreather, sat at 98, 99%.
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Initially on scene before our first responders were there, he was sat in 83%.
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He did have pneumonia back in July, and he should be there at about 9, 8 or 99.
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