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Medical team responds to severe sepsis at Tacoma residence, Tacoma WA
Medical EmergencyParamedics and fire crews responded to a residence near South Cedar Street, Unit 4, Tacoma, for a patient with severe sepsis. An advanced medical team upgrade was requested. Responders used a Knoxbox key and a stair chair to access the patient on the third floor, as the elevator was not working.
Audio|Heard on: Tacoma Fire
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01:24
Transcript:
00:00
Channel A2, ALS[1], upgrade, near South Cedar Street, Unit 4, Medic 3, Channel A2, ALS, upgrade, near South Cedar Street, Unit 4, Time 1110.
00:19
Medic 3 joined engines 17 on scene, requesting ALS[1] upgrade for severe sepsis, 11, 11.
00:32
The Colom Medic 4 is available at St.
00:34
Joe's, we can take that call in our district.
00:40
We see Medi-Medic 4, we'll put you on it.
00:42
11. 11.
00:48
We said we'll have the Mc4.
00:53
It's a lot of the Mc4.
00:56
1112.
01:02
Medic 4 for midgion 17, you'll need your Knoxbox key to open up the Knox Box lock.
01:09
It does have a gate key fob inside for the community.
01:14
Also, elevator does not work to the third floor.
01:16
We'll need your stair chair.
01:19
The chair chair.
01:20
The chair chair.
Police codes explained
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[1]
ALS: Advanced life support medical response with paramedic-level care for higher-acuity emergencies.
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Location mentioned:
S Cedar St, Tacoma, WA 98405
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