Elderly man has breathing and swallowing difficulty, Powhatan County VA
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Medical EmergencyA 94-year-old man near St Stephens Place is experiencing difficulty breathing, talking, and swallowing. He has a medical history including urinary tract infection, bypass surgery, and an artificial heart. He is aware but refuses hospital transport.
Audio|Heard on: Powhatan County Fire & Rescue
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Transcript:
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Mug 0408, breathing difficulty priority one.
00:17
Tension Medics 721, MS704, Chesterfield Unit, which is 2.05, M.O.4, 0808.
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M.S.704 is in Route 2201.
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Medics 721 in Route 2201.1.
00:46
You know, it's responding to near St Stephens Place.
00:49
You'll be responding for a 94-year-old male.
00:53
It's approximately 170.
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The patient is having trouble talking and swallowing.
00:59
The patient is aware but does not want to go to the hospital.
01:05
The patient has a history of urinary tract infection.
01:08
The patient has had difficulty breathing for the last day or two.
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Also, history of...
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bypass surgery and artificial heart.
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Medics 721, do you want us to go ahead and contact Chesterfield for Engine 205?
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St Stephens Pl, Virginia 23113
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