Man has breathing difficulty from blocked tracheostomy, Iola KS
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A 60-year-old man had severe breathing difficulty caused by a blocked tracheostomy. The blockage was cleared before emergency responders arrived.
Audio|Heard on: Allen County and Iola Public Safety
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Transcript:
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One, edition 3, Mett 333, 108-206, near North Cottonwood, Department 12.
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Have a 60-year-old male conscious breathing, but have an extreme difficulty breathing, has a tracheostomy,
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and is in obvious distress.
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This is a Delta response.
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Four.
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One, that's 33.
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Three patient update.
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He was able to get the blockage cleared.
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They're still wanting you to respond to make sure our office come.
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33 copy.
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Location mentioned:
N Cottonwood St, Iola, KS 66749
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