Medical emergency for diabetic patient near Washington St, Dubuque IA


A bariatric patient near Washington Street experienced a possible diabetic emergency including shortness of breath and grayish skin color. The patient was confused and repeatedly asked the same questions. Emergency services were dispatched for medical assistance.
Audio|Source: Dubuque County Fire, Dubuque City Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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To near Washington St, this is going to be for a bariatric patient.
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They're afraid he's having diabetic issues, shortness of breath,
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gray color.
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He's asking the same questions over and over.
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It's going to be code 2 response.
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Engine 6, they're advising to come to the alley entrance.
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Dispatch?
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Go ahead.
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Will you send a battalion one,
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non-emergent?
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Good.
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Battalion 1 Diabetic Problem Code 2[1]-near Washington St, apartment H-A-RF, between East 22nd Street and East 24th Street.
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The Italian one from Disbeth.
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Good.
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Battalion 1. You can go non-emergent to this. It's going to be near Washington St.
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Near Washington St.
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For a 53-year-old bariatric agent,
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they believe you have a diabetic column, difficulty breathing,
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color was turning a little gray,
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he was having an hour old seat.
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There is this question to be posted related to him.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Code 2: Priority response without lights and siren (urgent, non-emergency)
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Location mentioned:
Washington St, Dubuque, IA 52001
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