Elderly man falls transferring to wheelchair at home, Blacksburg VA
Medical EmergencyAn 81-year-old man fell while moving from his bed to a wheelchair at home. He is conscious and breathing but not fully alert. The caller cannot lift him. He has nerve problems, uses home oxygen, and has been on the floor less than an hour.
Audio|Source: Blacksburg Rescue Dispatch
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Transcript:
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N-Rvita Blacksburg Rescue, respond for a delta level falls near Evergreen Trail, near Evergreen Trail, across a Buck Mountain Ridge, operate on BRS1, NRVE is clear at 741.
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NRAB, our medic 53.
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Medic 53. Medic 53.
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Medic 53 will be in...
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Informatic 53, you're responding for an 81-year-old meal.
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He is conscious in breathing.
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He fell during transfer from bed to the wheelchair, no known injury.
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The caller can't lift a patient, but he's also not alert.
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He's been on the floor for less than an hour.
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The caller advised that he does have neuropathy.
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He's approximately 145 pounds and he is on home oxygen.
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Nothing further, 744.
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I just said, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near Evergreen Trail, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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