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Elderly man falls in memory care unit with breathing issues, Kutztown PA

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Kutztown, PA 19530

An 83-year-old man in a memory care unit near West 5th Street has fallen and is experiencing breathing difficulties and back pain. No nurse is present at the location.

Audio|Source: Berks County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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Memory care unit using the front entrance room 418.
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ALS[1] Trauma, 0512.
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295-253 is responding.
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7953 responding.
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Cedict 5253 responding.
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Chestnut, no.
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Near West 5th Street, room 4,
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18.
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Memory care unit, 83-year-old male had a fall, having respiratory difficulties and back pain.
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They're advising there's no nurse on location.
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He weighs about 175 pounds.
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Currently in the wheelchair.
Police codes explained
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[1]
ALS: Advanced emergency medical response with higher-level care, typically provided by paramedics.

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