78-year-old man treated for severe breathing difficulty, Northumberland PA
Medical EmergencyEmergency medical personnel responded to a 78-year-old man near Ridge Road who was experiencing severe difficulty breathing. He has a history of COPD and asthma and had used his inhaler shortly before without relief. He is on home oxygen therapy.
Audio|Source: Northumberland Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Point Township near Ridge Road Cross Rees Grove Road, Nights Road,
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Nights Road, ALS[1] trouble breathing.
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ALS[1] trouble breathing.
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Near Ridge Road, ALS[1] trouble breathing, Station 1,6.
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90, 160s respondent.
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16 units are responding.
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Near Ridge Road.
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78-year-old male can't catch his breath.
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He is on home oxygen,
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does have a history of COPD and asthma.
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Used his inhaler a few minutes ago, no relief.
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Selfie, thank you.
Police codes explained
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ALS: Advanced Life Support (paramedic-level medical response)
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Location mentioned:
Near Ridge Rd, Northumberland, PA 17857
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