Man with breathing problems after smoke inhalation, Reeds Spring MO
Medical personnel responded near Rocky Top Way to a man with serious breathing problems after inhaling smoke from a previous fireplace fire. The patient has several chronic lung conditions and uses home oxygen.
Audio|Source: Tri Lakes Area Emergency Services
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Transcript:
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Way near Rocky Top Way, breathing problem, so dispatch 1753.
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All 6591. 6591, go in.
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You're responding to Rocky Top from Y Highway in 76.
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That's clear, further and ready.
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All your seat is key up.
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Anywhere further.
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He'll be responding for a 6565 male breathing problems, conscious and breathing, address near Rocky Top Way.
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He advised that his pulmonologist called him and told him to go to the ER.
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Twelve days ago, there was a fire started in his fireplace with the flute closed.
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The trailer was full of smoke.
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He got outside and inhaled a lot of smoke.
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Patient has COPD, asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.
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He is on in-home oxygen and has a CPAP machine.
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He did request a non-emergent response.
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Location mentioned:
Rockytop Way, Reeds Spring, MO 65737
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