Medical emergency for man with heart failure in basement, Evansdale IA


A 55-year-old man is experiencing heart failure with fluid buildup and trouble breathing. He is losing consciousness in the basement of a residence. Emergency responders need special equipment to help get him out safely.
Audio|Source: Black Hawk County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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238 you are going to near Wema Ave crossing at Evans and the dead end.
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We have a 55-year-old male with congestive heart failure, lots of fluid and having difficulty breathing.
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Sounds like he's going in a mental consciousness.
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We'll need a stair chair right away there in the basement, east of back door.
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Location mentioned:
Near Wema Ave, Evansdale, IA 50707
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