61-year-old male choking on food at residence, Gainesville FL
Emergency responders were called to a home near Southwest 34th Street for a 61-year-old man choking on bread. The man was conscious but struggling to breathe. Bystanders were performing the Heimlich maneuver to clear his airway. He has a history of stroke and was coughing during the incident.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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Tension 64 Rescue 36 responding to a choking patient near Southwest 34th Street near Southwest 34th Street
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1130 no voice y'all 104 24 patient is a 61 year old male he is conscious he has ineffective breathing he choked on food they advised that he was eating bread and it's stuck in his throat
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They're now attempting the Heimlich as 8 36 hours.
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Engine 64, rescue 36.
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This patient has a stroke history and now has food stuck in his airway.
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They are advising he is coughing at this time, 837.
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Near SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
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