Assistance requested for paralyzed man with knee issue, Reading PA


Emergency crew was called to help a 79-year-old man who cannot move his legs. He might have a knee injury and wants help only if they announce themselves before entering.
Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
responding 2,300 to 831 Avenue A. Third-party call for a 79-year-old male needs assistance spanning. The back door should be unlocked. The complaint was a caregiver, not on location, stated that the patient is requesting that you announce entry where he will refuse assistance. The patient is also paralyzed from the hips down, possibly has a knee that needs to be evaluated.
responding 2,300 to 831 Avenue A. Third-party call for a 79-year-old male needs assistance spanning. The back door should be unlocked. The complaint was a caregiver, not on location, stated that the patient is requesting that you announce entry where he will refuse assistance. The patient is also paralyzed from the hips down, possibly has a knee that needs to be evaluated.
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Near Ave A, Reading, PA 19601
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