Elderly man found lethargic at Cumberland Road home, Springfield WV
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Medical EmergencyAn 81-year-old man at a home near Cumberland Road was found very lethargic but conscious. He has diabetes, a history of stroke and heart problems, and diabetic foot ulcers. Symptoms started gradually around 5 p.m. He showed no chest pain or labored breathing but was unusually thirsty and had trouble staying awake.
Audio|Heard on: Morgan County Fire, EMS and Mutual Aid
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Transcript:
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Medical call to near Cumberland Road for general illness.
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First alert, 20-00 hours.
00:18
So you're responding.
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20-0-3.
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81 year old male,
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very lethargic.
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He is responsive and conscious.
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This started about 5 p.m.
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today. No chest pains.
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His breathing is not labored or noisy.
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This was a gradual onset.
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We're still getting further.
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One. One.
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3070-20.05.
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I'm very lethargic.
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No chest pains,
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no labored breathing.
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I don't have weakness in his legs.
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It was hard for him to stay awake most of the afternoon.
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He says he's very thirsty and is asking for water,
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which is not normal.
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He is not acting normally.
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Okay.
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All right.
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He will follow simple commands when awake.
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He has a history of a stroke.
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He has heart issues and diabetic ulcers on his foot.
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I know if he's sweating,
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he is a known diabetic.
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At this time, he feels cold.
02:05
You say now you are out of the sea.
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Utility 37's account.
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Utility 37209.
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This is going to be near Cumberland Road.
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Location mentioned:
Cumberland Rd, Springfield, WV 26763
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