Medical aid called for two elderly fall victims, Rig WV
Medical EmergencyEmergency crews responded to two medical calls near Waites Run Road. An 87-year-old woman fell while being moved from her wheelchair but had no visible injuries. A 78-year-old man who fell the previous day struck his head and was confused with mobility issues today. He has a history of diabetes and heart problems.
Audio|Source: Hardy County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Company 21 University crew respond to near South Fork Road for an 87-year-old female with a fall unknown injuries.
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Company 21, your first two crew, respond to near South Fork Road for an 87-year-old female with a fall, unknown injury is your first foot Company 1 Company 3 respond to near Waites Run Road for a 78 year old male medical emergency general illness.
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Company 3 respond to near Waites Run Road for a 78 year old male general illness medical emergency first alert.
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21 year first floor for near Waites Run Road for 78 year old male general illness.
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Okay.
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Okay.
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Therefore, you're going to be responding for an 87-year-old female.
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Call her advice, she was trying to move her from her wheelchair to another chair or a bed, and she fell.
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She seems to be okay, breathing okay, no injuries that she can see.
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Go ahead.
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Okay, four.
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This 172 is responding with you.
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172 responding 14-0-1 operations will be on pack 4.
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7-2 to near Waites Run Road for a 78-year-old male patient.
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He had a fall yesterday.
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He did strike his head.
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They were able to get him up.
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He was not evaluated medically.
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So today, he woke up confused.
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Having some trouble with mobility, she's not sure if that's orthopedic or muscular thing.
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He is awake, he's breathing okay, he's got diabetic and cardiac history.
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He also asks that you come around to the back,
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please.
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Location mentioned:
Waites Run Rd, Rig, WV 26836
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