92-year-old man falls, head injury with heavy bleeding

Heard on: Preston WV EMS Dispatch Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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You are going to be responding to (number withheld) Senior Drive in Tunnelton.

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Break. Go ahead.

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689, it's probably going to be easiest if you come from the bridge in the Houseville area that way.

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Don't go into Tunnelton and in, come from the Houseville side.

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You're responding for a 92 year old male.

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He passed out and fell, struck his head either on the stand or the TV stand.

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Break.

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Go ahead.

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689, caller advised the patient was having.

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Some significant bleeding to the back of his head.

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It had already soaked up a washcloth.

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I did advise her to put a 2nd one on and hold some direct pressure.

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Patient is conscious, alert.

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She said breathing okay, maybe a little heavy breathing as all.

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She said she heard him fall, which is why she got up to check on him.

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He doesn't have any medical history other than a heart attack years ago.

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Good.

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That's received.

5/22/2026 03:04 AM

Medical Emergency

Senior Dr, Tunnelton, WV 26444

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As discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly man reportedly lost consciousness and fell, striking his head at a residence near Senior Drive in Tunnelton. Emergency responders were advised of heavy bleeding from the back of his head. He was reported to be alert and breathing when units arrived.