Elderly man chokes on food at nursing home


An elderly man at a nursing home choked after being given the wrong food and had trouble breathing.
Audio|Source: Lincoln Police and Fire, Lancaster County Sheriff
01:8
Transcript:
Engine 8 and Medicaid, respond to Zone 63, Medical Delta Response[1], Party Trulking, at 10-1[2], South Street. Unit 226, respond on TACC4. Stick to the hospital. 1825. 1825. Anyone close? Roof. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. HR. (name withheld), Medicaid, verifying Delta response to zone 63, 1001, 1001, South Street, Emerald Nursing and Rehab, Room 226, for a 77-year-old male who is given the wrong food tray, choking on his food. Having some abnormal breathing with the partial obstruction, you're on Tech 4, Tech 4.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Delta Response: High-priority EMS call for life-threatening medical emergencies
[2]
10-1: Location code for South Street
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Location mentioned:
Near South St, Lincoln, NE 68502
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