Elderly man with breathing trouble and vomiting needs help, Ruther Glen VA


Emergency services responded to a 68-year-old man near Mahon Cir who was having difficulty breathing, feeling weak and dizzy, unable to walk, and vomiting uncontrollably. The man has a history of diabetes and atrial fibrillation and weighs 300 pounds. Additional help was requested to assist with lifting.
Audio|Source: Caroline County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Medic 2.1. Respond to priority to sick person.
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At near Mahon Cir.
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Cross streets are Land or Drive.
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Respond on fire tack 2.
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Time out 1750.
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Detective 1.
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Responding?
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Objection responding at 1751, near Mahon Cir.
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Responded to a sick person at near Mahon Cir.
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For 68 year old male, difficulty breathing.
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Weak, dizzy,
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Cannot walk.
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History of diabetes and atrial fibrillation, vomiting uncontrollably.
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He weighs 300 pounds, additional assistance requested.
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Proceed, go ahead and add the engine for lift assist.
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Our second.
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Reserve Engine 2.
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Respond to priority sick person.
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At near Mahon Cir.
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Cross streets are Land or Drive.
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Respond on a fire attack 2.
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Timeout 1752.
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Location mentioned:
Near Mahon Cir, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
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