Patient with severe respiratory distress near Pacific Ave, Tacoma WA


Medic 5 and Engine 10 responded to a patient near Pacific Avenue experiencing severe respiratory distress. The patient may need advanced airway management due to suspected pneumonia.
Audio|Source: Tacoma Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 10, requesting ALS[1] upgrade, shortness of breath.
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That's affirmative.
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Endurement 10, you're on Medic 5.
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Received, Medic 5.
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Medic 5, Channel A2, ALS[1], respiratory distress, 23 on Pacific Apartments, near Pacific Avenue, Unit 1, Medic 5, Channel A2, ALS, respiratory distress, 23 on Pacific Apartments, near Pacific Avenue, Unit 1, Time 1758,
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Middick 5 from Engine 10.
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Back 5.
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ALS[1] upgrade is for stoma airway management in a patient with suspected pneumonia.
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[1]
ALS: Advanced Life Support
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Location mentioned:
Near Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98444
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