Elderly man semi-conscious after medication mix-up, Ames IA


An 89-year-old man became semi-conscious after accidentally taking his wife's medication along with his own at a residence near Northcrest Parkway, Ames, Iowa. Emergency responders were dispatched to provide medical assistance.
Audio|Source: City of Ames Fire and EMS
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Medical Assist, Rescue 1, near Northcrest Pkwy, Unit 515, cross of 24th Street and Northcrest Circle, F-TAC2.
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Medical Assist, near Northcrest Parkway, Unit 515, F-T-A-C-2.
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James Rescue 1 Rescue 1.
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Rescue Run and route to near Northcrest.
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Copy for 89-year-old male who took his medication, but accidentally also took his wife's medication.
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He is now not aware of only making some verbal words.
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He's not able to react much.
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Rescue one, copy.
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Can I add engine one for this all?
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How do you use your C, like in Charles?
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E.
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In 1721.
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Hi.
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We're in house north girls back down your traffic.
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Medical Assist, Engine 1, near Northcrest Parkway, Unit 515, cross of 21st Street and Northcrest Circle, STAC2.
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Medical Assist, near Northcrest Parkway, Unit 515, STAC2.
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names, risk one.
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Rescue one.
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Rescue one on scene, near Northcrest, which is attack two.
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Happy Rescue one.
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Location mentioned:
Near Northcrest Pkwy, Ames, IA 50010
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