81-year-old man with chest pain and breathing trouble, Whitakers NC
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Emergency responders are treating an 81-year-old man near Ward Road in Whitakers who is conscious but not breathing normally. He has chest pain, shortness of breath, and may be coughing up blood. He has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and has taken his daily medication.
Audio|Heard on: Nash County EMS Dispatch - Digital
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Transcript:
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Now center to MSX, Matic 3, Station 18 first responders, chest pain,
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near Ward Road and Whitakers, cross-up, JP Road and Packer Road.
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Regist's response 959, tack on.
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That's a command 18 in Rome.
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Command to 18 in room.
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Emis 8 Central.
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Emis 8? Emis 8?
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Off at Nish.
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M.A. Where I was at Nish.
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EMS 5. 6.
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EMS 5.
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Emas 5. Clear last call Amy.
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EMS 5, clear AMA.
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EMS 5, clear AMA.
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Central units in Route Road respond to an 81-year-old male.
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He is conscious alert, not breathing normally.
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He complained of chest pain, shortness of breath, and possibly coughing of blood.
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The patient has taken his daily meds.
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The patient also has COPD.
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Continue on emergency response.
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Location mentioned:
Ward Rd, Whitakers, NC 27891
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