Unresponsive man found in vehicle during welfare check, Ellenboro NC
Medical EmergencyA welfare check was conducted at a residence near Pinehurst Road in Ellenboro after a caller reported an unresponsive white male in a parked vehicle blocking the driveway. EMS and law enforcement responded. The patient, a 46-year-old man with a known medical issue, was alert at the scene after initial chest pain resolved. He had been feeling sick for two to three days prior.
Audio|Source: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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A welfare check, 1060-near Pinehurst Road.
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Caller advise there is a subject in a white vehicle parked in driveway.
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Appears to be passed out, they've been there 10 to 15 minutes.
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We are going to begin EMS response as well.
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Medical personnel on scene, please provide your report.
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Responder indicates they are close to the patient.
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Confirmed on scene.
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Apologies for earlier confusion.
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Patient is a 46-year-old male from home.
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Reports of general sickness.
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Initial complaint included chest pain, but patient states pain has resolved after sitting and resting.
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Patient is currently alert and oriented.
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This sickness has been ongoing for two to three days.
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Vital signs: blood pressure 126 over 82.
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Pulse rate 95, heart rhythm regular, no abnormalities detected.
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Temperature 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
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IV access established with 20-gauge catheter.
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Estimated arrival in 5 minutes and 7 seconds.
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Station night shift.
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Patient has a known medical condition.
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At 1 o'clock.
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Nearby area, Canadian jurisdiction.
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Traffic report: eastbound highway 69 involving a white tractor-trailer.
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Correction to time, 13:30.
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EMS unit 30 responding to known medical emergency at 193-near Pinehurst Road.
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EMS unit 30 dispatched to known medical emergency.
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Location is near Pinehurst Road in Ellenboro.
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Cross streets include Ashland Drive and Cecil and Helen Lane.
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Pinehurst Road near cross streets Ashland Drive and Cecil.
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Unit 30, acknowledged.
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Unit Maddick 30, time 13:30.
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Control number R41024.
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Date May 4.
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Caller reports vehicle blocking driveway; white male appears unresponsive for about 15 minutes, possible cardiac arrest.
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Acknowledged.
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Law enforcement is on scene as well.
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Law enforcement presence confirmed.
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Yes.
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Yes.
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Unit 19-18 on scene.
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Male patient, possibly in medical distress.
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Has been there about 15 minutes.
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Pinehurst Rd, Ellenboro, NC 28040
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