Man with Parkinson's has breathing trouble but refuses help
Medical EmergencyA middle-aged man with Parkinson's disease is experiencing weakness and abnormal breathing in a shed. He is conscious, walking, and refuses treatment from first responders but wants to be checked by emergency medical services.
Audio|Source: Burke County Public Safety
02:13
Transcript:
12.7, she's here at the apartment. 104. I'm pulling in now. 7. I'm speaking with her now. 104. 3320 Piney Road. Caller Fides, there's a little shed. It's less than three miles from Heartland Road. No cars in the driveway. You're responding to a 54-year-old male, conscious breathing. He has Parkinson's. Is weak. No pain responding normally, not breathing normally. Department of the subject in the chest. Based on the notes, I believe so. Copy that. We're out with them. Free read. He advised around with a 5,4-year male patient. He's refusing any treatment from personal responders just wishing to be checked out by EMS. They're a discretion on emergency. He's up, walking around talking. Okay, my mouth. further 76 units in route, Pine Road. Cancelling further response, started 76 on scene.
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Location mentioned:
Near Piney Rd, Morganton, NC 28655
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