Two patients need assistance after floor fall on Perrysville Ave, Pittsburgh PA


EMS and fire responded near Perrysville Ave to assist two patients found on the floor over two hours. One female had back pain; one male showed altered mental status. Both were evaluated for possible hospital transport.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh EMS Dispatch - Channel 1
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Transcript:
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Dispatch 38 engines, we are on scene near Perrysville Ave.
00:05
We are on scene near Perrysville Ave.
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47. 47.
00:14
All right, this is for an E3 and fourth district near Perryco, Abop, Marshall, and Milroy.
00:20
That was 38 injured on scene.
00:22
Yeah, they had responded for a possible lift assist.
00:25
There are two patients who have been on the floor over two hours; the male has altered mental status.
00:31
Copy both patients evaluated and transported.
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38 engines.
00:34
38. Can you confirm if both patients need transport or just the one with altered mental status?
00:39
Not sure if other patient will transport; further evaluation requested.
00:45
Female complains of back pain; male has altered mental status.
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The last unit 502.
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How did you?
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I came in on the back in.
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What fire unit is on scene?
00:55
We've got 38-inchone near Perrysville Ave.
00:59
Originally called for a lift assist.
01:01
Two patients on floor.
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Request EMS evaluation: female with back pain, male with altered mental status.
01:09
The 38th from Unit 502.
01:13
Good. If I would do this in 38?
01:15
Altered means change in normal mental status.
01:20
They can't refuse care unless a caregiver signs a 901.
01:25
Is someone there to refuse care? Either may be transported.
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That's straight, 5-02.
01:32
His wife is with him.
01:34
She can refuse care for him if okay.
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Location mentioned:
Near Perrysville Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15214
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