Medical crew assists patient with low oxygen near Pleasant Ave, Norfolk VA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency near Pleasant Avenue in Norfolk involving an elderly hospice patient experiencing low oxygen levels and a history of COPD. Another medical call was also noted for a woman with abdominal pain outside a business on Granby Street. Both Medic and Engine 16 units were dispatched to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA EMS-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medic 16, you're responding for breathing problems near Pleasant Avenue.
00:06
It's going to be an 81-year-old female patient that's bedridden on hospice.
00:12
States her oxygen level is low.
00:18
She also has a history of COPD.
00:24
16, I'm free.
00:25
Copy.
00:27
Medic 15 en route.
00:30
Medic 15, you're responding for abdominal pain.
00:33
Near Granby Street, Harris Teeter.
00:37
It's going to be a 60-year-old female patient.
00:41
Say she's sitting on the bench outside.
00:46
She's wearing a black coat and blue jeans.
00:49
Say that she's having abdominal pain.
00:56
16, could you please send me an engine?
01:00
Medic 16 copy.
01:04
Engine 16 responding.
01:07
Engine 16, you're responding with Medic 16 for breathing problems.
01:12
Near Pleasant Avenue for 81-year-old female patient.
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Location mentioned:
Pleasant Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518
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