Elderly patient falls and injures shoulder at West Lafayette, West Lafayette IN
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An elderly patient fell near Chesterfield Way and injured their shoulder. Emergency responders are on the scene. The patient cannot get up. A neighbor will try to provide access to the location.
Audio|Heard on: Tippecanoe County Fire
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01:30
Transcript:
00:00
1503, same-like for a medical run, near Chesterfield Way.
00:03
Ginger medics, medical run, near Chesterfield Way.
00:10
For a medical pendant, perhaps an 83-year-old patient that fell and can't get up under their shoulder.
00:15
The next one.
00:22
Medical one.
00:27
Plan 1503, BNet ho near Chesterfield Way for a medical issue.
00:33
I have a medical pendant alarm.
00:35
An 84-year-old patient.
00:38
They fell and can't get up.
00:39
It's an injured shoulder.
00:41
It's not bleeding.
00:42
Check the notes for access and so.
00:48
The question.
00:49
Power 15-0-3 is around.
00:51
Hello. Okay.
00:56
1503, West Lafayette.
00:59
Good.
01:05
Just 43. There are entry notes in the CAD.
01:11
Unfortunately, the neighbor that's supposed to have a key no longer has a key, but she's going to try to locate one and meet you there on site.
01:21
Clerk.
01:26
I'll be a firefighter 1503 is on seat.
01:29
Clear 1503.
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Location mentioned:
Chesterfield Way, West Lafayette, IN 47906
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