Elderly man post-surgery needs medical help for bowel issue, Morristown TN


An 80-year-old man who recently had surgery is experiencing constipation and has not had a bowel movement. His breathing is normal, and he requires medical assistance near Washington Avenue.
Audio|Source: Hamblen County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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And Washington Avenue, you're going to be responded to an 80-year-old male that's had surgery recently and it's not had a valid movement sent.
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He does seem to be breathing okay.
00:11
All that information I have at this time, during route time is 720.
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What zone is this?
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I walked on you. Can you repeat that?
00:23
What zone is this calling?
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You're the only medic I have available. Hold on just a second.
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The medic one went to service with you at 6 o'clock.
00:35
That was prior to the shift arrival off the chain service.
00:39
I'm assuming there's a central call.
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Does let's see.
00:47
You're okay for the swap?
00:56
You need me to give you that information again.
01:00
Please let me go to turn.
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Ten four.
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Next one, your respondent.
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(number withheld) steps or circle.
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(number withheld), steps or circle. Cross Street.
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Sector Circle in Washington Avenue, your respondent to an 80-year-old man who had surgery recently and has not had a bowel movement. They do advise his breathing as normal.
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Location mentioned:
Washington Ave, Morristown, TN 37814
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