Elderly man struggles with respiratory crisis in Thurknot, Oley PA
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Responders attend a 67-year-old man with respiratory distress, weakness, headache, and gastrointestinal symptoms with no inhaler on site.
Audio|Heard on: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Thurknot Township, 30 Shade Drive, cross-street Vallaganyville Road, ALS-Medical.
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Medic 6821, 30 Shade Drive, cross-street Val-A-Laganyville Road, ALS Medical, 1555.
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6801 response.
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30 Shade Drive, it's a 67-year-old male.
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Hasn't been eating, weak,
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diarrhea, headache, and respiratory difficulty.
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Patient does not have an inhaler.
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Symptoms started this morning, precautions are indicated.
00:32
Patient approximately 238 pounds may be able to walk, requesting transport to the hospital.
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Location mentioned:
Shade Rd, Oley, PA 19547
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