Male Vomiting Near University Ave With Language Barrier, Des Moines IA


A Burmese-speaking male near University Avenue is vomiting and coughing up substances. Emergency responders face a language barrier that makes the medical situation unclear.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Engine 4, Medic 4, 1501 at University on an unknown problem.
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Engine 4, Medic 4, GoR Response 3, Channel 2, then out 1535.
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Section 4, Engine 4, 1501 University, 1501 University, Unit 1 here on your unknown problem.
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Combined neighbor, they're calling in for their patient, Burmese-speaking,
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male, saying he's vomiting and spinning things up.
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Not exactly sure what's going on, there's a language barrier, advise on PD.
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Location mentioned:
Near University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
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