Male patient possibly overdosed and requesting evaluation, Newport TN
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a male patient at a motel near US-25W took pain medication from his friend and may have overdosed. He is experiencing severe anxiety and chest pain, possibly a panic or heart attack. He has a history of heart problems and is requesting medical evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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You're in route at 1046 to Relax Inn near US-25W, room (number withheld).
00:07
For a male patient, stating that he had taken a Roxy from his friend for pain and he thinks he might have taken too much.
00:14
Also stated that he has severe anxiety, so he might be having a panic attack,
00:19
or he could also be having a heart attack.
00:21
He does have a positive cardiac history,
00:23
he's requesting an evaluation.
00:25
Your run number is 7540.
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Location mentioned:
US-25W, Newport, TN 37821
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