Medical emergency for elderly man with breathing issues, Harrisonburg VA
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, an 82-year-old man experienced difficulty breathing at a residence near Central Avenue in Harrisonburg. Emergency responders, including Engine 1 and Ambulance 41, arrived to assist. The patient is conscious and has a history of edema and congestive heart failure. A stair chair and stretcher were requested for transport.
Audio|Heard on: Harrisonburg Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
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Breathing problems.
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Near Central Avenue Harrisonburg.
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Engine 1, and ambulance 41.
00:21
Respond breathing problem near Central Avenue, Harrisonburg, Cross Street, Emery Street and Perry Street operate Pack 8.
00:33
Everyone responding?
00:37
Engine 1 responding.
00:44
Ambulance 41 responding, near Central Avenue, 82-year-old male, conscious difficulty breathing with wheezing,
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does have a history of edema, CHF.
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Engine 1 on location.
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Ply one's on location.
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The engine one to rescue will need a stair chair,
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inside and stretcher to the front door.
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Location mentioned:
Central Ave, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
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