Elderly man injured in fall near Route 287, Wellsboro PA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a residence near Route 287 in Middlebury Township for an elderly male who reportedly fell and may have broken a hip. The man was conscious, breathing normally, and was receiving bleeding control instructions for a foot wound. He was described as diabetic and experiencing weakness and dizziness. Assistance was requested to help lift the patient.
Audio|Heard on: Tioga County Police, Fire and EMS
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06:41
Transcript:
00:00
Department eight, Lawrence Township, near Dam Overlook Lane to get residents to assist ambulance 86 with lifting assistance at 1736.
00:11
Mickey four responding Middlebury Township.
00:15
Near Route 287, (name withheld) residence.
00:20
Man averaging med 21737.
00:31
Responding for an eighty-three year old male patient.
00:34
Caller stated that he had fallen about an hour ago prior to the call, crawled his way to the bathroom.
00:43
Fall was accidental.
00:44
Is responding normally.
00:46
Believes he might have broken a hip.
00:48
That too.
00:50
Copy, thank you.
02:03
Caller stated her father-in-law has a wound on his foot and was pouring blood.
02:10
Was getting weak and dizzy.
02:11
Is a diabetic.
02:13
Did appear to be responding and breathing normally.
02:17
Was given bleeding control instructions.
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Location mentioned:
PA-287, Wellsboro, PA 16901
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