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Medical team responds to unresponsive person at Encompass HealthBirmingham AL

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audio iconMedical Emergency
Ridgeway Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to Encompass Health near Ridgeway Drive in Homewood for a possible medical emergency involving an unresponsive 42-year-old man who appeared to be in respiratory distress. Narcan had been administered prior to their arrival, and the caller, a nurse, reported minimal response from the patient.

Audio|Heard on: Jefferson AL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Homewood Engine One, Encompass Health near Ridgeway Drive, unresponsive person.
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Homewood Engine One out at Encompass Health near Ridgeway Drive, unresponsive person.
00:14
42-year-old male, cross street Old Montgomery Highway.
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I want to respond.
00:26
Engine One, show you're responding.
00:28
Encompass Health near Ridgeway Drive.
00:32
Unresponsive person, 42-year-old male, respiratory distress.
00:38
Does have history of respiratory failure.
00:42
The caller is the nurse.
00:45
Advises Narcan has been given, barely responding to a sternum rub.
00:49
RPS, ALS on one cross street, Old Montgomery Highway.

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Ridgeway Dr, Birmingham, AL 35209

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