Elderly woman experiences breathing distress, Ashland VA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a report of a 77-year-old woman having difficulty breathing near the intersection of North Washington Highway and Omni Road. She was conscious but short of breath and had trouble speaking between breaths.
Audio|Heard on: Hanover County Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Engine 401 and medic 410, breathing problem, North Washington Highway and Omni Road.
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Engine 401 and medic 410,
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Breathing problem, North Washington Highway and Omni Road.
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Station 1's district, TAC 4, time of 1202.
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Ambulance 411,
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Transfer near Thompson Street, unit (number withheld).
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Ambulance 411,
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Transfer near Thompson Street, unit (number withheld).
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Cross streets are Medical Drive and West Vaughn Road.
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Station 16th district, pack four, time out 1203.
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Engine 401, medic 410, you're responding to the intersection of North Washington Highway and Omni Road.
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North Washington Highway and Omni Road.
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77-year-old woman, conscious and breathing, is near the stop sign at the intersection, was attempting to walk to a residence and is now short-winded, having difficulty speaking between breaths.
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She is wearing a light-colored coat and black pants.
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Location mentioned:
N Washington Hwy & Omni Rd, Ashland, VA 23005
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