Man with food lodged in throat awaits ambulance, Mounds IL
Emergency responders were called to a residence near Richland Terrace for a man who had food stuck in his throat. He was breathing normally and able to speak while waiting alone for an ambulance from Alexander County. Someone was requested to stay with him in case his condition changed.
Audio|Source: Pulaski county Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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21, can you attend 25 to near Richland Terrace.
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Adam, Richland Terrace.
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103 A. Adam, Richland Terrace.
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I have a subject there who has a piece of meat lodged in his throat.
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He is still able to talk and breathe normally.
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The ambulances come from Alexander County.
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He's home alone.
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Just need someone to sit with him in case of any changes.
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7.4.
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7.4.
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921, 6.23.
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Clear, six, I copy yours tonight.
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Johnny 21, did you copy my arrived at scene?
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Acknowledged.
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Acknowledged. 2.
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1, 104. 1, 104.
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County 21 information.
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21, go ahead.
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He's able to speak.
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He's breathing normally.
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He does say it's still locked in his throat, so we still need that ambulance.
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But, you know, he's not in any distress, so we're just going to have him sit still and stay relaxed.
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I'll keep it on him until someone gets in.
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27-21, acknowledged.
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21, the ambulances are out from Alexander County.
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Dan,
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4.
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80s.
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Go ahead.
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103A in the 903A.
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104. I have an ambulance en route to 103A.
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Location mentioned:
Richland Terrace, Mounds, IL 62964
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