Elderly man freed from wheelchair armrest without injury, Lexington VA
Medical EmergencyAn elderly man got stuck with his arms under a wheelchair armrest. Emergency services were sent but he was freed before they arrived and did not need further help.
Audio|Source: Rockbridge County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Company 4, Rescue 4, duty officer, 50 Havenwood Drive for Tech Rescue[1], Rock for DCC 1750. Chapter 5.1 respond. 5.1. You're responding to 50 Havenwood Drive. For 91-year-old male, 150 pounds.
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slid out of his wheelchair and has his arms stuck under the armrest between the wheel armrests do not come off they believe they're going to have to be cut off operate he is complaining of arm pain operate off 3 1751 47's in round
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47, you're responding to 50 Havenwood Drive, 91-year-old male, 150 pounds, fled out of his wheelchair and has his arms stuck between the armrest and the wheel, unable to get them free. He is complaining of arm pain at Radops 3, 1752.
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All units respondent, the 15 Haven would drive. Be advised. You can cancel your response. Complaint and call back advice they was able to get that mail free and they are not needing EMS assistance or any other further assistance. Rockford, DCCC, 1754.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Tech Rescue: Technical Rescue
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Location mentioned:
Near Havenwood Dr, Lexington, VA 24450
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