Man exposed to carbon dioxide leak near Southeast 44th Avenue, Hillsboro OR


A 54-year-old man near Southeast 44th Avenue experienced difficulty breathing and altered mental status due to a week-long carbon dioxide leak in his vehicle. He was standing outside the vehicle and reported feeling better.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Engine 2, and AMR 114.
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Respond to toxic exposure.
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At near Southeast 44th Avenue.
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Cross streets are No Street and southeast Walaten Valley Highway.
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1140. We're going to be a secretary of 44 coming from the first place.
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I-622.
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Engine 2 with AMR 114, who's going to be arrived for a toxic exposure.
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Near Southeast 44th Avenue, a patient is standing, a male standing in front of the location that was shaking and altered, says there's a CO2 leak in his vehicle.
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It's a 54-year-old male who is conscious, altered with difficulty breathing,
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says it's an ongoing exposure for one week, and that everyone is safely away from the vehicle. The patient indicates he's starting to feel better.
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No further.
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Location mentioned:
Near SE 44th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123
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