Emergency response for elderly man with swollen stomach, Bristol ME


Medical responders are called to a location near Bristol Road for a 72-year-old man experiencing stomach swelling and possible bowel blockage. The man has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and is on oxygen support.
Audio|Source: Lincoln County Fire/EMS and Police
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Transcript:
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Respond to near Bristol Rd, 72-year-old male.
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Swollen stomach, possible bowel blockage, has COPD, is on oxygen.
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Repeating, respond to near Bristol Rd, elderly male with swollen stomach, possible bowel blockage.
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Has COPD, on oxygen tank, dispatch code 26 omega-7[1].
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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26 omega-7: Medical emergency dispatch code for abdominal pain or problems; Omega indicates low/no priority, but context suggests medical distress
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Location mentioned:
Near Bristol Rd, New Harbor, ME 04554
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