Man experiences severe illness during chemotherapy
Medical EmergencyA 63-year-old man is feeling very unwell while on chemotherapy. Emergency services are on the way to help him because he is shaking and unable to speak. There is also equipment in his driveway that responders should be aware of.
Audio|Source: Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
Rescue Company 25, Engine Company 51 for Mind Power, 411, Walton Street, Cross Street, Thompson Street. For general illness, ops 2, 0034. Yes, sir, (name withheld) 251, just wrongly. (name withheld) is 251. You're responding at 0037 to 411 Walton Street, or a 63-year-old male. He's on new chemotherapy, not feeling well. He is shaking. He is not able to talk, which is not usual. He is oriented. Caller advised, there's no, there's a lot of equipment in the driveway and to come along beside the driveway. There's a cat alert[1] for manpower, and they'll weigh approximately 360 pounds.
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cat alert: Special manpower/equipment alert for heavy patient
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Location mentioned:
Near Walton St, Strasburg, VA 22657
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