Medical emergency with suspected opioid overdose, Jefferson LA


Fire department responds to a medical emergency involving a patient who may have overdosed on opioids. The patient received multiple doses of Narcan and is being treated with oxygen. The patient's vital signs include a heart rate of 119 beats per minute and oxygen saturation of 92%. The patient is conscious but may be intermittently unresponsive.
Audio|Source: Metro New Orleans Area Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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3rd Narcan discharge[3].
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Narcan discharge[3].
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Third NICAN discharge.
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NICATAN discharge.
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Use first respond to Channel 1748.
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10413C.
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The engine 2018 quarters.
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Stop, engine 208 and quarters.
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Latter 54 fire alarm, patient has a BPM[1] of 119 and the O2[2] level of 92, hooking up to oxygen now.
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A lot of 54 of ours patient has a BPM[1] of 119 or 2 of 92.
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24 fire alarm.
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Latter 54 is advising in and out of consciousness.
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No, ma'am, patient is conscious.
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Oh, excuse me, patient is conscious, thank you.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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BPM: Beats per minute (heart rate reading)
[2]
O2: Oxygen saturation level
[3]
Narcan discharge: Administration of Narcan (naloxone) indicating suspected opioid overdose
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Location mentioned:
Jefferson Parish, LA
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