Medical emergency for elderly man with altered mental status, Newport TN
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According to the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to an 80-year-old man near Seehorn Drive with altered mental status, nausea, and a medical history including Parkinson's and heart problems.
Audio|Heard on: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
I've got you all en route to near Seehorn Drive, near Seehorn Drive.
00:05
Got an 80-year-old male caller advice, he had a single episode.
00:09
He is alert at this time but is altered, part of the caller.
00:13
Beforehand he was complaining of nausea.
00:16
He does have a history of Parkinson's also has a positive cardiac history.
00:20
Your number is going to be (number withheld).
00:23
Got your response at 953.
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Location mentioned:
Seehorn Dr, Newport, TN 37821
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