Elderly man with Parkinson's needs medical assistance, Blacksburg VA


Emergency responders assist an 81-year-old man with Parkinson's who is conscious and breathing normally but unable to get out of bed. He is experiencing pain in his lower back, upper torso, shoulder, and neck and is verbally agitated but not physically aggressive.
Audio|Source: Blacksburg Rescue Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Select for rescue, alpha response, 6%.
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Near South Jefferson Forest Lane, cross streets of red port and Chowings Trail, operate on VRS1, and every clear, 1512.
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NRV Rescue 53.
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Right, 52.
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53 responding, four on board.
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Then, I'll show you responding for an 81-year-old male, he is conscious of breathing.
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As he has Parkinson's, he is unable to get out of bed.
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He's responding normally, breathing normally.
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He's having lower back pain and upper torso and shoulder and neck pain.
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They did advise that the patient is agitated.
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He won't be physical with responders.
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To play verbally.
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Location mentioned:
Near S Jefferson Forest Ln, Blacksburg, VA 24060
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