Elderly man unconscious after head injury from fall, Ithaca NY
Medical EmergencyAn 80-year-old man fell and hit his head, resulting in unconsciousness. Emergency responders are treating him on site and considering transport to a trauma center for further medical care.
Audio|Source: Tompkins County Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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Rescue second call bangs ambulance near Hanshaw Rd cross with Pleasant Grove Rd Blackstone Ave. An 80 year old male who fell code says 17 alpha 4[1]. Thank you guys rescue bangs ambulance near Hanshaw Rd cross with Pleasant Grove and Blackstone, 80 year old male fallen 17 alpha 4 time now is 13:58.
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Through Cortland. Copy. Standing down the helicopter. Yeah, from 553 portable. Well, you can come up. Have that MetaVecke go to Cortland Airport. There's a potential after we secure or make better for this patient at Cortland. They may be an Upstate trauma transport.
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Very see.
00:55
Odsey's 1402. Dragon Command from Dragon 501 on Office 5. Command. You want me back at the station or you want me somewhere else? Station is fine.
01:17
Things coming to the parkway from 241 med with a patient. We are functionally unconscious here after a fall on a hit to the head. Vitals are stable but hypertensive. Your best axis is going to be off the north way. What's your EPA?
Police codes explained
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17 alpha 4: Medical Emergency - Fall
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Location mentioned:
Near Hanshaw Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
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