Man treated for severe allergic reaction to bee stings, Saratoga Springs NY


A 66-year-old man near Trottingham Rd was stung by bees and had a severe allergic reaction. He was initially unconscious but was given two doses of Benadryl and became alert with no breathing or swallowing problems.
Audio|Source: Saratoga County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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I took a fire just slash the 562-561 Medical Assist[2] near Trottingham Rd across the Briarwood Drive in Heather Lane repeating for 562-561 Medical Assist near Trottingham Rd dispatch clear at 1622.
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EMS, 1972. EMS.
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1623.
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EMS. EMS 9253.
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1623. EMS 1953.
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EMS 1953, also on soon.
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1323. Very dispatched by 6-71.
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All right as much.
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More than a round.
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In-round at 1623, it was just EMD[1] as a 2-alpha[3] for a 66-year-old male stung by bees.
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On our initial call, the caller stated he was not conscious or alert.
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Two Benadryl have been administered.
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Receive.
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Thank you. Ms. Smash 562. Okay, Dispatch.
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Interrop. And around that 1624.
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Just be advised it was EMD[1].
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It is a 2-alpha[3] for a 66-year-old male with bee stings.
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On initial call, the caller stated he was not conscious or alert to Benadryl had been administered.
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Very soon. We're going to continue responding.
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Have they updated that the patient is now alert? The EMD[1] says no difficulty breathing or swallowing.
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He is inside the kitchen on a bench.
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See, we'll continue priority.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
EMD: Emergency Medical Dispatch
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Medical Assist: Medical Emergency
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2-alpha: Low-acuity EMS response code (Alpha, non-life threatening)
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Location mentioned:
Near Trottingham Rd, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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