Man treated after choking on hot dog at home, Spindale NC
Medical EmergencyEmergency services responded to a 58-year-old man at home who was choking on a hot dog. A family member performed the Heimlich maneuver, which dislodged the obstruction. He vomited but was breathing normally with clear lungs. He reported some nausea but had stable vital signs during transport.
Audio|Source: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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He was a 58-year-old male.
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He is coming from home.
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We got called out to a choking.
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Stated he was eating a hot dog when he choked on it.
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He did receive a Heimlich from a family member.
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He also threw up and it came dislodged.
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Right now he still feels like there's something stuck in there, but he has no difficulty breathing.
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His lungs are clear.
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He's only complaining of nausea at the moment.
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All his vitals are within normal limits.
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His last blood pressure was 121, over 69.
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He's sat at 96% on room air and his heart rate 84.
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Location mentioned:
Near Autumn Ln, Spindale, NC 28160
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