Man treated for allergic reaction near Balty Rd, Ruther Glen VA
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Medical EmergencyA 32-year-old man near Balty Road had an allergic reaction after eating cashews. He took Benadryl, used his inhaler, and took an expired EpiPen while waiting for medical help.
Audio|Heard on: Caroline County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Reserve Engine 2, Medic 2-1.
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Respond to Priority 1 allergic reaction.
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At near Balty Road.
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Cross streets are Golansville Road and Pine Ridge Lane.
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Company 2's District.
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Respond on fire attack 2.
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Time out 1738.
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Like 2-1 respond.
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2-1-5 years running at 1739.
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You are from 1738.
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You respond to a priority one allergic reaction near Balty Road for a 32-year-old male conscious and having difficulty breathing allergic to cashews and he ate some.
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He took two teaspoons of Benadryl, does feel like his throat is closing, and his mouth is itching.
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He doesn't have an EpiPen,
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he's going to take it now.
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Also, he took two puffs of his inhaler.
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And the number's going to be (number withheld).
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Reserve entry 283, I'm good on the notes.
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I understood.
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She wanted Caroline, what was the additional about the EpiPen?
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He did have an EpiPen and he did take it.
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Understood, thank you.
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He did say it was expired.
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We advised him to still take it.
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Scott.
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Balty Rd, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
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