Man in his 50s unresponsive at crisis observation center, Norwalk IA
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Medical EmergencyEmergency responders were called to a crisis observation center near Carpenter Street for a man in his 50s who was foaming at the mouth and unresponsive but breathing. Staff initially declined to perform CPR. Police responded to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Medic 4, Engine 4, Engine 1,
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Near Carpenter Street at the Crisis Observation Center,
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possible cardiac arrest,
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Medic 4, Engine 4, Engine 1, All Units Response 3, Channel 2, Time Out 255.
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Nick 4 Engine 4 Engine 1, near Carpenter at the COC.
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You have a male in his 50s.
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Apparently he was foaming at the mouth, not alert, conscious breathing.
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And PD's responding with you.
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Apparently,
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the staff here didn't want to do CPR.
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More copy.
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before the road.
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Tell me.
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You can cancel the second expression after this.
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All right, engine one.
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Engine one, you're back in service.
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Location mentioned:
Carpenter St, Norwalk, IA 50211
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