Cardiac arrest at busy Spokane intersection sparks urgent rescue, Spokane WA
A 40-year-old male suffered cardiac arrest from an overdose at North Ruby and East Augusta. Emergency teams escalated response and arranged airlift despite lack of Narcan.
Audio|Source: Spokane City and County Fire / EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Echo[1] Call, Spokane Medic 1, North Ruby Street and East Augusta Avenue, Channel City Primary.
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Cardiac arrest.
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Engine 1, Spokane Medic 1, call upgraded to an echo.
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40-year-old male unconscious, not breathing due to overdose.
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No Narcan available.
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Flight pickup planned just east of this intersection.
Police codes explained
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Echo: Highest-priority medical response for immediate life-threatening conditions, often involving cardiac or respiratory arrest.
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Location mentioned:
E Augusta Ave & N Ruby St, Spokane, WA 99207
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