Medical emergency near Kings Highway after wheelchair fall, Shelton CT
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a male fell from a wheelchair near Kings Highway Extension in Shelton. He appears awake and alert with a minor foot cut that seems to be bandaged. The incident may involve a need for assistance but no serious injury is confirmed.
Audio|Heard on: South Central Region Area Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
02:11
Transcript:
00:00
Shelton, this is Shelton ALS[2].
00:01
Still our 2nd call.
00:02
Near Kings Highway Extension.
00:05
Fall from wheelchair.
00:18
Shelton, this is Shelton ALS[2].
00:20
BLS[1] on a prior 2nd call.
00:22
Near Kings Highway Extension.
00:26
Male fell from a wheelchair.
00:28
Unknown if injured.
00:30
Initial dispatch, Shelton EMS 2nd call.
00:33
BLS[1] on a priority[3] near Kings Highway extension.
00:36
Male party fell from a wheelchair, unknown if injured.
00:39
Time out is 19 fifty-eight.
00:40
Cross streets Kings Highway at the dead end.
00:55
Four zero.
01:01
Hey, good morning.
01:05
Good evening.
01:06
Roger.
01:25
Two six eight o'clock.
01:34
Roger.
01:41
Five Victor foot.
01:48
I just made contact with a car.
01:50
Initial was PD relay.
01:52
Seventy-year-old male, weighs (number withheld).
01:55
Fell asleep while leaning over in his wheelchair.
01:57
Forgot to put the locks on it.
02:00
He's awake and alert.
02:01
Only has a minor foot laceration, believed controlled already bandaged.
02:06
Awake and alert.
02:07
Needs a little assistance.
02:09
Let me know if you need assistance getting him up.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
BLS: Basic Life Support medical response, providing non-advanced emergency care for lower-acuity situations.
[2]
ALS: Advanced Life Support emergency medical response involving paramedic-level care for critical or high-priority situations.
[3]
priority: Designates calls or situations requiring urgent or prioritized response.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Kings Hwy, Shelton, CT 06484
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