Man experiences repeated defibrillator shocks at home, Tyngsborough MA


A 76-year-old man at his apartment near Longfellow Lane is receiving repeated shocks from his implanted defibrillator. He remains conscious and alert while emergency responders are on the way to assist.
Audio|Source: Tyngsborough Police and Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Teamfield Fire Alarm to Unit 1, response to near Longfellow Lane, Apartment 103, 76-year-old male who states his defibrillator is giving him shocks.
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He is conscious, alert and oriented.
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Repeat, Teamfield Fire Alarm, 2-1, response to near Longfellow Lane, Apartment 103, for a 76-year-old male, states the defibrillator is going on.
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He is conscious, alert and attentive.
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Caller's male advising his heart monitor, his implanted defibrillator has been activated.
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Racing, near Longfellow Lane, Apartment 103.
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So,
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alarm, engine one, a one, responding.
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Anyone are responded.
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Medics have been started to us off caution.
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Receive. Receive. Seamsvore five parameters.
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One is responding.
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Thank you for your response.
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Everyone should have responded. Now 76-year-old male defibrillator is going off.
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He is conscious and alert and oriented medics to the loose list.
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You should be going out for near Longfellow Lane, 103.
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Location mentioned:
Near Longfellow Ln, Tyngsborough, MA 01879
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