Elderly man with breathing trouble calls for help, Botetourt County VA


An 80-year-old man in Botetourt County called emergency services because he had trouble breathing. He was conscious but clammy and has COPD. The man said his breathing difficulty may be caused by a leaking catheter and requested to go to the emergency room.
Audio|Source: Botetourt Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Medi-Four County, 12-Hurface, 1-near South Vernon Street, Castle, breathing problem, Act 3.
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Repeating, Medi-Fourg, County-12, Hot-Response, near South Vernon Street, Castle, Breathing Problems, Act 3,
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2020404.
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Bought is that Medi4?
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Medi4.
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Responding.
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Responding 2207.
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Medic 80-year-old male conscious breathing.
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Caller advised he wants to go to the ER because his catheter is leaking, is having trouble breathing due to that.
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Responding normally with difficulty speaking between breaths, is clammy, does have COPD, you'll be on 3.
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Botetourt County, VA
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