Medical device failure due to power outage, Norfolk VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near Ramblewood Road for a 67-year-old woman whose heart-assist machine batteries could not be charged because of a power outage. A medic was requested for hospital transport.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine 15, service call near Ramblewood Road, apartment 102.
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Female patient, 67 years old, states that her power is out.
00:10
She's an LVAD patient.
00:11
She's unable to charge her batteries for the machine that helps her heart.
00:15
Nothing further at this time.
00:20
Engine 16 Norfolk.
00:22
Hi sir.
00:25
Yes ma'am, due to the comments here it sounds like the patient may need a transport to the hospital as we are unable to charge the batteries for her.
00:33
Can you go ahead and assign a medic to this call?
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Location mentioned:
Ramblewood Rd, Norfolk, VA 23513
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