Choking incident treated at Cadbury Commons, Cambridge MA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to Cadbury Commons in Cambridge for an elderly man who briefly choked on food. The patient cleared the obstruction without intervention, was breathing normally, and was transported to Mount Auburn Hospital in stable condition.
Audio|Heard on: Middlesex MA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:37
Transcript:
00:00
Good afternoon, ma'am. Pro ALS coming in with an 86-year-old male.
00:02
That's an 86-year-old male who reportedly choked on some food while eating lunch today.
00:09
They're currently breathing normally.
00:11
Clear lung sounds, no signs of stridor.
00:13
They're satting high 90s on room air.
00:16
Asystole noted on the monitor.
00:17
A&O times one at baseline.
00:19
Coming from Cadbury Commons.
00:21
We'll be there in 5 minutes.
00:22
Any questions?
00:24
Does this patient require the Heimlich?
00:28
Negative. It was never a complete obstruction.
00:31
He seemed to have cleared most of it on his own.
00:34
All right, see you when you get here.
00:36
Thank you, ma'am.
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Sherman St, Cambridge, MA 02140
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