Elderly man declines medical care after evaluation, Pittsburgh PA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a residence near Potomac Avenue for a 79-year-old man who was initially not fully alert but conscious and breathing. After evaluation, he reported feeling fine and declined further medical care.
Audio|Heard on: Pittsburgh EMS Dispatch - Channel 1
Listen to dispatch call
02:36
Transcript:
00:00
E0 priority, near Potomac Avenue.
00:05
Near Potomac Avenue intersecting Banksville Avenue and Crestview Road.
00:13
This is for a 79-year-old male who is not alert.
00:16
He is conscious and breathing.
00:30
(number withheld).
00:36
Excuse me, at 1st, can we get a time?
00:40
Medic nine, we're back in.
00:52
Medic nine back in service.
00:54
Medic six back in.
00:59
Medic six back service.
01:07
Medic five is back.
01:11
Medic five back in.
01:13
(number withheld).
01:21
Dispatch (number withheld).
01:25
(number withheld).
01:27
You can show clear of fire and service.
01:29
Thank you, (number withheld), off Orson.
01:34
(number withheld).
01:36
Engine on scene, Potomac.
01:43
Engine, you'll be responding with medic three.
01:46
(number withheld).
01:54
Rescue two.
01:57
Rescue two.
02:00
We're back in from Baxter on medic two.
02:02
Still got some cleanup to do.
02:03
They'll let you know.
02:12
Received. Dispatch to engine.
02:16
Engine.
02:18
You can go ahead and just let the medics on this call.
02:20
We made patient contact.
02:21
He says he is okay.
02:22
His spouse just overreacted.
02:24
He is refusing.
02:26
Received dispatch medic three.
02:34
Three copies the update.
02:36
Thanks, engine.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Potomac Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
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