Older woman with worsening back pain at home
Medical EmergencyDispatchers send medical responders to 10 Island View Terrace for a 78-year-old woman with worsening back pain. The call mentions a possible pinched nerve and that a paramedic-level unit is en route.
Audio|Source: Knox County Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
Rockland, DMS, need to respond to 10. Number 10, Island View Terrace, for a 78-year-old female with back pain, she doesn't have a pinched nerve. She states the pain is worse today. The fact to code is going to be 8-5[2], Alpha 1. Again, Rockland, DMS, needs to respond to 10. Number 10, Island View Terrace, for a 78-year-old female with back pain, she does have a pinched nerve, pain is worse. today dispatch code is going to be 5 Alpha 1[1] Class 3 is going to be Dogwood Drive Ingram Drive Knox Clear Rockland Rescue 3 is on rescue 3 go ahead rescue 3 is in route 10 island g terrace all said paramedic level time for rescue 3 heavy move
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
5 Alpha 1: Medical Emergency - Alpha level (lowest severity)
[2]
8-5: Dispatch/Medical code for EMS
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Location mentioned:
Near Island View Terrace, Owls Head, ME 04854
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