Person overdoses with low blood pressure in Tacoma, Tacoma WA


Emergency responders assisted a person overdosing near South Prospect Street in Tacoma. The person showed low blood pressure and altered consciousness, requiring advanced life support.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 9, Channel A2, BLS[2], Overdose, near South Prospect Street.
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Engine 9, Channel A2, BLS[2],
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overdose, near South Prospect Street, time 1634.
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So I'm engine 15. Can you start an ALS[1] unit for hypotension? All right.
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Received, ALS[1] for hypotension.
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Engine 15, you'll have Medic 3.
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Agent 15. 16.18.
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1638.
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Medic 3, Channel A2, ALS[1], altered LOC, near East 41st Street. Medic 3, Channel A2, ALS, altered LOC, near East 41st Street, time 1638.
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Medic 3, join engine 15 on scene, ALS[1] upgrade, hypotension, time 1638.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
ALS: Advanced life support medical response with paramedic-level care for higher-acuity emergencies.
[2]
BLS: Basic Life Support medical response or transport for non-life-threatening or lower-acuity emergencies.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Prospect St, Tacoma, WA 98405
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