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Medical aid given to elderly man unable to walk, Ames IA
Medical EmergencyEmergency responders assisted a 90-year-old man near Douglas Avenue who was conscious and breathing but too weak to walk or stand after recent hospital discharge.
Audio|Heard on: City of Ames Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Medical assist, Engine 1, near Douglas Avenue, cross off 20th Street and 21st Street, F-PAC1.
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Medical assist, near Douglas Avenue, F-TAC1[1].
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Go ahead.
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We're out. You can just guard any fire.
00:32
Copy. Your patient's a 90-year-old male, conscious and breathing, experiencing general weakness,
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causing him not to be able to walk or stand.
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He was recently discharged from the hospital about three days ago.
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Engine one.
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Engine one.
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Rick really has advice you can consider them.
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Happy, we will be completely available.
Police codes explained
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[1]
F-TAC1: Fire Tactical Channel 1 (radio channel)
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Location mentioned:
Douglas Ave, Ames, IA 50010
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