Infant gasping from severe breathing difficulties, Kernersville NC


Dispatch audio reporting an eight-day-old female infant who is gasping and has trouble breathing. The caller says the baby shows signs of possible withdrawal. Responding emergency crews note a slight delay because of equipment problems on their truck and are en route to near Vegas Street at the intersection with Boneyard Road and North Terry Street.
Audio|Source: Forsyth County EMS
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Transcript:
Engine 1 responding to a breathing difficulty near Vegas Street at the intersection of Boneyard Road and North Terry Street. Patient is an eight-day-old female with shortness of breath. Caller reports the baby is gasping. Baby was born with signs of possible withdrawal. EMS response will be slightly delayed due to equipment issues on the truck.
Engine 1 responding to a breathing difficulty near Vegas Street at the intersection of Boneyard Road and North Terry Street. Patient is an eight-day-old female with shortness of breath. Caller reports the baby is gasping. Baby was born with signs of possible withdrawal. EMS response will be slightly delayed due to equipment issues on the truck.
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Location mentioned:
Gateway Center Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284
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