Unconscious bariatric male found unresponsive near M-40, Paw Paw MI


Emergency crews responded near M-40 to a 60-year-old man found unconscious and likely not breathing. The patient weighs approximately 400 pounds, making it difficult to move him for resuscitation. Additional fire and EMS support were requested to assist.
Audio|Source: Southwest Michigan Counties Fire
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Transcript:
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POPUR and EMS, request a private one Waverly Township, near M40,
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60-year-old male.
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Unconscious, unresponsive status, repeating for public UR, Van Buren, EMS, party one response, Waverly Township, near M40, 60-year-old male unconscious, unknown breathing status, and eyes and clear, central is clear, 1732.
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8018, 1732.
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8018 central.
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Go ahead. Go ahead.
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Unknown breathing status not believed to be breathing, however the caller is unable to get the patient on their back to know for sure.
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7.
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8 Central.
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1.8. 1.8.
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Further install, the patient's going to be about 400 pounds.
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Patient will not be able to get him onto his back.
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I did not have QR.
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A interrupt.
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Do you want another tone?
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That's four. That's permanent.
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Clear. QR or fire as well?
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Whichever. Maybe both.
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There.
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Papa QR, Papa Fire,
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requested for a full arrest, near M40, it's a 60-year-old male, bariatric patient.
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Repeating for Papa QR, Papa Fire, requested, manpower for a full arrest, bariatric patient,
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near M40, 60-year-old male.
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Advise and clear, Central's clear, 1736.
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Papa, one-on-ones and out.
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Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near M-40, Paw Paw, MI 49079
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