Elderly man’s breathing distress triggers urgent EMS response in Chatham, Old Chatham NY
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Medical EmergencyA 78-year-old man with COPD was reported struggling to breathe and speak near Shaker Museum Road, prompting EMS to respond urgently despite his later cancellation request.
Audio|Heard on: Columbia County Sheriff and Fire, Hudson Police
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Transcript:
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I'm on to Tri Village spawn for an EMS call, 532 Shaker Museum Road, Town of Chatham, Cross Streets, Albany, Turnpike, and Howes Road.
00:09
For a 78-year-old male, previously had difficulty breathing, difficulty speaking between breaths and COPD history.
00:18
Second callback from the patient, state all is okay now.
00:21
He's requesting to cancel, no longer needs assistance.
00:24
Chatham 206, continuing in to confirm.
00:27
Transgrade 5, round 7 assigned 1016, 1186.
00:33
Receive 1K4-1 out at near Flint's Crossing Road for follow-up, 1016 a.m.
00:38
9-kil2.
00:45
I'm going to try Village units per Chatham Rescue Units can secure.
00:51
Per Chatham Rescue units can secure, 1017-1186.
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Location mentioned:
Shaker Museum Rd, Old Chatham, NY 12136
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