Man falls from wheelchair and has slurred speech, Boone NC
Medical EmergencyA 72-year-old man fell out of his wheelchair near Browns Chapel Rd while reaching for a can. He is outside by the garage. He has slurred speech but no serious bleeding.
Audio|Source: Watauga County Fire, EMS and Rescue, Boone and Blowing Rock Fire
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Transcript:
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Potago Mages 2, then Station 3, near Browns Chapel Rd, fall 17 Delta 4 G[1].
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They are located outside by the garage.
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Okay, sir, respond.
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Okay. Medical three is available.
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We'll talk about a medic 7.
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Go ahead for 7.
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Talk on a medic 7, engine 3.
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You are responding to a 72-year-old male.
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Caller advised he fell out of his wheelchair trying to pick up a can.
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No serious bleeding,
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but caller did advise his speech is slurred.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Delta 4 G: EMS priority code indicating a high-acuity medical emergency
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Location mentioned:
Near Brown's Chapel Rd, Boone, NC 28607
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