Medical emergency for elderly man unable to get up, Fairfield IA
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An ambulance was sent to assist a 78-year-old man with cancer who was conscious and unable to get up for about 24 hours near Dogwood Drive.
Audio|Heard on: Jefferson County Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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First County Ambulance Rescue 17 please respond near Dogwood Drive 78 year old male who has cancer he is unable to get up from his chair and has been there for about 24 hours he is conscious and breathing 10 out 1141
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Rescue 17's en route.
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We are en route.
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We are en route.
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We are en route.
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Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Dogwood Dr, Fairfield, IA 52556
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