Unconscious diabetic child in Rockwood triggers urgent medical call, Rockwood TN
A 12-year-old diabetic child in Rockwood became unconscious with labored breathing. Emergency responders hurried to the scene as the mother administered insulin.
Audio|Source: Roane County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Medics, sir, 31 unconscious,
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107 just saw the line, central clear 1541.
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Received at 1540, dispatched 1541,
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in Route 1543,
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107, is Stoner Lane in Rockwood.
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I have a 12-year-old male, type 1 diabetic, not responding.
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He is not having anything to eat.
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It's 10 o'clock yesterday morning, labored breathing.
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Matt, Terry?
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How about it, Cary?
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Mother just gave the child 20 units of insulin.
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Good job. Are we going to have any idea what this child's blood sugar is?
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She said it's only reading.
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It won't get a number.
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Okay.
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Medic 3.
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Go ahead.
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She said it was the top driveway.
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The way she sees you calling in.
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I didn't know if you can show something.
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Rockwood, TN 37854
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