Elderly man treated for high fever and rapid breathing, Tacoma WA


Emergency responders are attending to a 78-year-old man at Franciscan Health Rehab Hospital near S Vassault St. The man has a high fever of 102 degrees, rapid breathing with a respiratory rate of 28, and a fast pulse of 132 beats per minute. Advanced life support has been requested due to his condition.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Fire
02:13
Transcript:
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Tacoma from 8.7, can we upgrade this to ALS[1] for possible subsist?
00:05
Receive, ALS[1] upgrade.
00:07
Do you just automatic transport unit or adjust like an engine?
00:09
Medic transport.
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1901.
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In a time, Tacoma.
00:16
Medic 2, Channel A2, ALS[1], Upgrade, Franciscan Health Rehab Hospital, near S Vassault St, Unit 206, Medic 2, Channel A2, ALS, upgrade, Franciscan Health Rehab Hospital, near S Vassault St, Unit 206, Time 1901
00:38
Call on. Engine 17.
00:39
Just max POS transport.
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Aid, 2, Channel A2, BLS, sick person, Walmart, 1965, South Union Avenue, aid, 2, channel A2, BLS, sick person, Walmart, 1965, South Union Avenue, Time 1905.
00:58
8.7, that is 2.
01:00
Can we get a short? Medic 2 from 8.7, we have a 78-year-old male.
01:04
Currently, respiratory rate 28, pulse of 132, sets the score of 13, a fever of 102.
01:12
Thank you.
Police codes explained
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[1]
ALS: Advanced Life Support
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Location mentioned:
Near S Vassault St, Tacoma, WA 98465
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