Man experiences difficulty breathing and possible seizure, Whitesboro TX
Emergency responders were called to a location near Highway 377 for a 63-year-old man experiencing difficulty breathing and possibly having had a seizure. The man was reported to have turned purple and lost consciousness but was awake during the call. He had shallow breathing and appeared unwell. Responders arrived and assisted with airway management. Law enforcement was dispatched to assist.
Audio|Source: Whitesboro Fire
02:37
Transcript:
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Medi 2.51, Gordonville, fire.
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These are en route for difficulty breathing,
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near Highway 377.
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Difficulty breathing near Highway 377.
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This is traumatic 251.
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You can show us en route.
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Next 2.61 be advised.
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You've got a 63-year-old male patient.
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It's going to be at 1215.
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It appears that he may have had a seizure and then lost consciousness.
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Getting conflicting information, do have EFDN online.
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Caller did advise patient is awake,
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but possibly having trouble breathing.
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Sorry, not sure if it's efficient breathing, does have hits.
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Difficulty breathing with rapid breathing and chest symptoms.
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He did turn purple at one point, trying to get further information a lot, thank you, I think, if I think.
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251 received.
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That's 251.
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Go for medic 2.51.
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Please,
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guys. I did contact Gracie County to fact that you're going to get a deputy en route due to the information I'm getting on the call.
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Also, I see aware, callers now stating that he more has an exam than need help for breathing.
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Very shallow, still purplish,
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still on the toilet,
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possibly leaning against the wall, but not really...
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responding and the head is at an awkward angle.
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Received. All right, Steve.
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4393 were you copying that traffic that I was late in Metto51?
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Med 251, cordial fire be advised that the door is open and caller is kind of open up the airway, was unable to get patient to the ground.
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This asthmatic 251, you can show us on the same.
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Free seat.
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Location mentioned:
US-377, Whitesboro, TX 76273
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