Elderly man falls and sustains head injury, Lake Caroline VA
Medical EmergencyEmergency responders were called to near Lake Carolina Drive for an 87-year-old man who fell and hit his head. He is conscious and breathing with controlled bleeding after slipping off the side of the bed.
Audio|Source: Caroline County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Medic 2-1. Respond your priority to fall.
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At near Lake Carolina Drive.
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Cross streets are Powderhorn Drive and Admiral Drive.
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Respond on firetack 2.
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Timeout 1749.
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Good morning.
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Dr. 21, I have you around at 1750.
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You're responding to near Lake Carolina Drive.
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Cross streets are Powderhorn Drive and Admiral Drive for priority to fall.
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You're responding for an 87-year-old male who's conscious and breathing.
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He fell and hit his head and is bleeding.
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They do have the bleeding under control at this time with pressure.
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He weighs 160 pounds.
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The caller stated that he slipped off of the side of the bed.
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Your incident number is going to be (number withheld) at 1751.
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Location mentioned:
Lake Caroline, VA 22546
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