Elderly man with tracheostomy struggles to breathe, Moses Lake WA
Medical EmergencyEmergency responders are aiding a 73-year-old man near West Craig St who has a tracheostomy and is having severe breathing problems. He is conscious but not fully aware and has a recent history of pneumonia.
Audio|Source: Grant County Fire/EMS and Washington State Patrol
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Transcript:
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Fire District 5, Station 1, Fire District 5, Station 8, Com 5, Lifeline ambulance, Moses Lake, Detachment, AOS, breathing, breathing, problem, problem, near West Craig St.
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Fire District 5, Station 1, Fire District 5, Station 8, Com 5, Lifeline ambulance, Moses Lake, Detachment, ALS[1], breathing problem, problem, near West Craig St.
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Grant County by the Macsheet page.
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Grant County 5 receives.
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Last one was a medic 30 en route? Matt Medic 30, correct.
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Medics 30, you're in round two or 73-year-old male.
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He's having a hard time breathing.
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He does have a trache.
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He's conscious.
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Not totally fully aware.
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Doctor said he had pneumonia the last time he was in.
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Still on the line with RP now.
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Okay.
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I called the RP of the possible DUI on 24.
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They said that she's turned around and is continuing towards Yakima.
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Can we go ahead and notify Yakima? Troopers.
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331, 1543.
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Actors at (number withheld).
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Engine 511-1-1.
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Did you receive the shorts?
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Negative, could you go again, please?
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And Jim 5511 absolutely responding to a 73-year-old male.
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He's conscious.
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He's having a heart time breathing, not fully aware.
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He does have a trait.
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The doctor said he does have pneumonia, and he's just struggling to breathe right now.
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Okay, again, 511.
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Receive, thank you.
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Engine 511, thank you.
Police codes explained
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[1]
ALS: Advanced Life Support
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Location mentioned:
Near W Craig St, Moses Lake, WA 98837
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