Elderly man shows altered mental status and breathing issues, Putnam County WV


An elderly man at a location near North Poplar shows increased confusion, frothing at the mouth, and difficulty breathing. He has a history of atrial fibrillation. Emergency medical services are responding due to altered mental status.
Audio|Source: Putnam County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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The inspection 700 responds near North Poplar.
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Altered mental status[1], 1726 hours.
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Two by six and seven hundred to respond.
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As a quote, Pesonagetic 82, near North Poplar, altered mental status, 1727.
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171. Chey en route, near North Poplar.
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Room 616 Bravo, 81-year-old male, increased confusion.
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Frothing at the mouth[2], short of breath.
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History of atrial fibrillation.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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Altered mental status: Patient exhibiting abnormal mental state
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Frothing at the mouth: Physical symptom of possible seizure or medical distress
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Location mentioned:
Putnam County, WV
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