Elderly man treated for flu-like symptoms, Douglassville PA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a call near Chestnut Street in Douglassville for an elderly man experiencing flu-like symptoms, fatigue, and shortness of breath. The patient requested transport to St. Joe's Hospital without lights or sirens.
Audio|Heard on: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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Berks Medic 6711 is en route.
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Medic Six Seven One responding Fifteen Ten, near Chestnut Street.
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It's an eighty-nine year old male with flu-like symptoms.
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Patient unable to walk and short of breath.
00:16
Requesting no lights or sirens.
00:18
Patient on the first floor having fatigue and coughing.
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Weighs approximately 180 pounds.
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Precautions are indicated.
00:25
Requesting transport to St. Joe's.
00:28
All clear.
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Location mentioned:
Chestnut St, Douglassville, PA 19518
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