Elderly woman suffers accidental medication overdose, Council Bluffs IA


Emergency responders are called to help a 78-year-old woman who accidentally took too much morning medication. She is awake and breathing but in significant pain. There is uncertainty whether the door is locked, so police may be needed to assist with entry.
Audio|Source: Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County Fire and EMS
01:20
Transcript:
Truck 22, Medic 2, possible overdose, near 8th Avenue. Truck 22, Medic 2, possible, near 8th Avenue. Timeout, 0855. 2.2 route. Truck 22 and ride 856. Menechew truck 22 zone 220, 320, near 8th Avenue. It's going to be for an accidental overdose on some morning medications. It's a 78-year-old female. She is currently conscious and breathing. Near 8th Avenue. Two cars. It's going to be. 22-minute 2 location 22 is 8th Avenue command. ClareMedic 2, truck 22, location near 8th Avenue command. Also, 22, the caller's stating that she's in too much pain, it's unknown if the door is locked, advised if you need PD to respond to breach.
Truck 22, Medic 2, possible overdose, near 8th Avenue. Truck 22, Medic 2, possible, near 8th Avenue. Timeout, 0855. 2.2 route. Truck 22 and ride 856. Menechew truck 22 zone 220, 320, near 8th Avenue. It's going to be for an accidental overdose on some morning medications. It's a 78-year-old female. She is currently conscious and breathing. Near 8th Avenue. Two cars. It's going to be. 22-minute 2 location 22 is 8th Avenue command. ClareMedic 2, truck 22, location near 8th Avenue command. Also, 22, the caller's stating that she's in too much pain, it's unknown if the door is locked, advised if you need PD to respond to breach.
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Near 8th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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