Medical emergency at Newport residence with low blood pressure, Newport TN
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Medical EmergencyEmergency services responded to a 58-year-old male near Crum Hollow Road in Newport reporting weakness, sweating, dizziness, and low blood pressure. Fire department was requested for a lift assist with precautions to wear mask and gloves due to patient's condition.
Audio|Heard on: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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I've got you responding at 959.
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Your run number is 7730-730.
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You all are responding to near Crum Hollow Road, 58-year-old male, complaining of weakness, sweating, and dizziness.
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That's been going on for about 15 minutes.
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Current blood pressure reading is 70 over 54.
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The wife did advise he has a history of an adrenal issue that can cause his...
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blood pressure to fluctuate.
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Approximate weight's going to be 350 pounds.
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Would you all like me to get the fire department in route for lift assist?
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Yes, please.
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Pauphi, do you want them emergent or non-emergent?
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Dispatch County Fire, you've been right to near Crum Hollow Road.
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Near Crum Hollow Road.
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Prior request you be en route, non-emergency traffic for a lift assist.
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Can the fire copy.
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Go ahead.
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Go ahead.
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Be advised with this patient.
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You all need to take precautions, wear a mask and gloves.
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You can give me a call if you want further information.
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County Fire.
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Engine 7, go ahead.
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Priorities call back.
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Certifies them to let you know that when you go to this address, take precaution.
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Where am I ask?
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Copy that. Copy that.
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Central, engine agent,
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route.
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10.05.
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Location mentioned:
Crum Hollow Rd, Newport, TN 37821
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