Elderly man collapses at store, treated by EMS, Martinsburg WV
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a report of an elderly man who collapsed at a convenience store near Quality Terrace in Martinsburg. The man was alert but disoriented, with minor head swelling. He was treated by paramedics and transported to Brooklyn Medical for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Berkeley County Fire & EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:52
Transcript:
00:00
First unit at station 30,
00:02
Respond ALS for a sick patient.
00:04
Near Quality Terrace off Larkster Lane and Hedgesville Road.
00:10
Your traffic will be on TAC 4, (number withheld).
00:19
Paramedic 332 is responding.
00:25
Unit 302 responding near Quality Terrace (number withheld).
00:30
Paramedic (number withheld).
00:41
En route to Brooklyn Medical, we have a 71 year old male.
00:45
He was at a local convenience store.
00:47
Other customers heard a noise, turned around, and found him lying on the floor.
00:54
He doesn't remember what happened.
00:56
He is a little foggy on some details like the day of the week.
01:02
Has a small swelling on the back of his head.
01:07
He denies any neck or back pain or other pain.
01:13
Blood pressure 159 over 72,
01:16
Pulse 75, respirations 22,
01:20
Room air pulse ox 96,
01:22
Blood glucose 185.
01:27
Non-insulin diabetic,
01:28
Also history of hypertension, has not had his morning meds.
01:35
IV given right antecubital.
01:39
ETA to Brooklyn Medical about five minutes.
01:48
Still on the cardiac monitor.
01:50
The rest as it goes to the MOT.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Quality Terrace, Martinsburg, WV 25403
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
