Elderly man treated for severe respiratory distress, Shillington PA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to near State Street for an 81-year-old man experiencing severe breathing difficulties and coughing blood. He had suspected pneumonia and was on steroid and antibiotic treatment. The patient was able to walk with assistance but indicated he felt feverish.
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Shillington Borough, near State Street.
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Bayless Medical, Medics 6822, Shillington Borough, near State Street.
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Prishon-New, Northline, Michigan Avenue, Maple Avenue.
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Bayless Medical, 06...
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Let's make some type you through the room.
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Medic 6822 respond to near State Street an 81-year-old male, short of breath, coughing out blood.
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Dead of pneumonia.
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He was supposed to go to the doctor this morning.
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That's feeling better.
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We're still getting hurt.
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Regist.
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6.721, you're on C.
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621, you're on C.
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0611.
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First, Middick 5771 is available.
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Plynec 521, you're available, 0613.
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Work for Phoenix, 6.310.
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Right.
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6.5-3-1-0-write.
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2.2.2 Works additional.
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Alright, Brooks.
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He was put on a steroid person,
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steroid and antibiotics.
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Last week he said he failed worse.
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But to running, he can walk with assistance and he sent precautions or indicated he believes he has a fever.
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Call for any nose.
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Location mentioned:
State St, Shillington, PA 19607
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