79-year-old man falls and shows stroke symptoms, Marion VA
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Medical EmergencyEmergency responders are attending to a 79-year-old man who has fallen near Francis Marion Lane. He is showing signs of a possible stroke, including unresponsive pupils and weakness on the right side. Medical personnel are checking air transport availability for further care.
Audio|Heard on: Smyth County Public Safety
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02:19
Transcript:
00:00
Attention Station 1.
00:01
Station 1, you have an EMS call.
00:04
Near Francis Marion Lane, at the Manor,
00:09
for a 79-year-old male,
00:13
has fallen.
00:16
Pupils not reactive, cannot walk on his own or use right side.
00:23
Smith County Clear, (number withheld).
00:29
Yes,
00:35
I've seen the word, over.
00:39
Medic 1-3. 30.
00:44
360.
00:50
Enroll.
01:00
A kilo-file street bus late 30 minutes.
01:03
We'll give them a call.
01:05
Have a wonderful evening out there, IGSF.
01:08
AIDIC-1-3. Medic 1-3.
01:16
Medic 1-3. Do we know if this fall just occurred?
01:27
The nurse advised it was right at his change around seven.
01:33
Can you go ahead and check the availability of Hart at their helipad, if they're what's had them on standby.
01:54
Take one three.
02:03
For the time they found him around 720, I don't think that's going to make a difference in your eyes, I just wanted to tell you.
02:17
If you could just go ahead and check on Hartforce, that would be great.
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Location mentioned:
Francis Marion Ln, Marion, VA 24354
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