Disabled man with life-threatening constipation at residence, Maryville TN


Emergency responders aid a disabled man in his 60s at a residential facility who has not had a bowel movement since the 12th. Though no critical symptoms like chest pain are present, medical staff consider the constipation life-threatening.
Audio|Source: Blount County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Call near Irwin Ave, near 3rd Street, North Everett High Road.
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Devise Quint One.
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Copy Quint One.
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To near Irwin Ave, near third street.
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Patient in his 60s, has not had a bowel movement since the 12th. There's no critical symptoms. I just want to transport an emergency.
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Fair and out in 1162.
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Thank you, thank you.
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We're going to route to near Irwin Ave.
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Disabled resident in his 60s, not had bowel movement since the 12th. Medical staff advises no critical symptoms such as chest pain.
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However, this constipation is life-threatening to the patient.
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It's a residential facility.
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