Elderly man falls, possible hip injury at Belton Ave, Newport TN
Emergency services dispatched to near Belton Ave for an 84-year-old man who fell and may have hip injury. The patient is unsure about injury and initially declines help. Concerns exist due to recent doctor's advice for possible hip replacement.
Audio|Source: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
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I think one, you're en route at 639 to near Belton Ave, near Belton Ave.
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84-year-old male, 220 pounds, has fallen.
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Caller says he's uncertain if the patient is injured. Patient indicating he doesn't want EMS, however, the caller says that he was at a doctor's appointment yesterday where he was told he was going to have to have hip replacement,
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so the caller's concerned he may have hip issues.
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Run number is (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Near Belton Ave, Newport, TN 37821
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