Elderly man treated for possible stroke and breathing issues, Morristown TN
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Emergency responders were dispatched to a location near Forest Drive for a 79-year-old man showing possible stroke symptoms, shortness of breath, ongoing diarrhea, and a severe bladder infection. The condition might be related to a reaction to an antibiotic.
Audio|Heard on: Hamblen County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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EMS, stroke, near Forest Drive, LORF, Truck 1.
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Medic 1, priority 1,
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stroke, near Forest Drive.
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9.4.1, stroke.
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The point on the emission.
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Coverage forklone, during route, it's going to be priority 1.
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We're going to be in Route near Forest Drive,
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possible stroke,
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unknown age male,
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shortness, spry moving, possible history of stroke.
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He does have a severe bladder infection and it could be a possible reaction to an antibiotic.
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Before, you're going to be in route.
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Priority 1[1], stroke, near Forest Drive.
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Your cross-streets are going to be Evergreen Drive and Meta-LARG drive.
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It's going to be a 79-year-old male who's had nonstop diarrhea.
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He's very short of breath when he's moving with a possible history of stroke.
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He does have a severe bladder infection, so it's a possible reaction to an antibiotic.
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Your time in route is having 27.
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Priority 1: Highest-priority emergency response
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Location mentioned:
Forest Dr, Morristown, TN 37814
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