79-year-old man taken to hospital for breathing issues, Rochester IN
Medical EmergencyEmergency medical services transported a 79-year-old man to Woodlawn Hospital due to shortness of breath and swelling in all limbs. The patient was initially ambulatory but experienced breathing difficulty when laying down. Vital signs showed low heart rate and blood pressure. The patient has medical appointments scheduled and no noted allergies. Family requested hospital evaluation.
Audio|Source: Fulton County Public Safety - Digital
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Woodlawn Hospital, Argus Lund.
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Good morning, Woodlawn, this is Argus Lund, coming to you with a 79-year-old male with a doctor here called out this evening for a patient having some shortness of breath.
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A patient was ambulating around his house without any issues.
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Went to lay down and couldn't catch his breath.
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We had to sit up.
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I'd call my one assistant.
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Patient is alert and oriented, time scores, skin warm and dry, patient has swelling in all four extremities.
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Patient has a history of doctors and has an appointment with a specialist tomorrow.
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A relative's concern wanted to transport to hospital for evaluation.
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And last vital signs, blood pressure 112 over 50.
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Running 95 to 97 percent oxygen saturation on three liters of oxygen, initial level about 94 to 95 percent.
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For patient comfort, we went ahead and tapered oxygen.
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We do have a low heart rate of about 40 beats per minute.
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Patient's not having any difficulty in other places at times.
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We do have a list of medications, no allergies noted, unless you require anything further.
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We've got about a,
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maybe a 5-minute ETA.
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Argus one's clear on room 6 on arrival Woodlawn.
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We'll update any patient changes.
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E 9th St, Rochester, IN 46975
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