78-year-old man with breathing issues at Wesley Acres, Des Moines IA


Emergency responders were called to Wesley Acres for a 78-year-old man experiencing difficulty breathing, possibly due to aspiration, who tested positive for COVID-19.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Middick 5 Engine 5, near Grand Avenue, room 149 at Wesley Acres for a unknown problem.
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Near Grand Avenue, room 149, medic 5 engine 5 response free on Channel 2.
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5 in engine 53520 grand at Wesley.
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There's room 149.
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They said to use Entrance 5, they're to the first floor, that John Stoddard overhang.
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Got a 78-year-old male there, unknown problem, but he has having trouble breathing.
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They did advise he has COVID.
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85 copy. Thank you.
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Catch your 5, copy.
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And they also think he may have aspirated as well.
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Near Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
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