Elderly man found unresponsive with DNR order, Chatham County NC


Emergency responders were called to help an elderly man who was not breathing. He had a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order, which means he did not want CPR.
Audio|Source: Chatham County Fire
01:16
Transcript:
Bennett first responder, special district 3, respondent, cardiac arrest[1], emergency traffic. 1-3018, Sawyer City, Glendon Road, 13018, Southern City, Glendon Road, varsity of hearing, cats, and Colby Row, cleared 244. 1782 en route from District 2. 1782. Okay. Medic file. All units respond in Zoller City, Glendon Road, you're responding to an 89-year-old mail that is not breathing. Caller advised patient does have a DNR[2] in place to decline CPR instructions. 7-1 special. You can show us clear and you want to see what turning back to county. 71 copy.
Bennett first responder, special district 3, respondent, cardiac arrest[1], emergency traffic. 1-3018, Sawyer City, Glendon Road, 13018, Southern City, Glendon Road, varsity of hearing, cats, and Colby Row, cleared 244. 1782 en route from District 2. 1782. Okay. Medic file. All units respond in Zoller City, Glendon Road, you're responding to an 89-year-old mail that is not breathing. Caller advised patient does have a DNR[2] in place to decline CPR instructions. 7-1 special. You can show us clear and you want to see what turning back to county. 71 copy.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
cardiac arrest: Medical Emergency
[2]
DNR: Do Not Resuscitate
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Location mentioned:
Bennett Siler City Rd, North Carolina
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