71-year-old man weak and passing out at bus shelter, Pittsburgh PA
Medical EmergencyA 71-year-old man was found weak and repeatedly passing out at a bus shelter near Allegheny T-Station. He had high blood pressure and difficulty moving. Emergency medical services were called for transport.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh EMS Dispatch - Channel 1
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Transcript:
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Hey, we're done at the T-Station, near Allegheny Avenue. We're on the Ridge Avenue side, near Reeddale Street, down near the bus terminal turnaround drop-off point.
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We get dispatch for a 71-year-old male that had been passing out. We found him. He's in one of the bus shelters,
00:19
and he said he's very weak, elevated blood pressure.
00:22
Could you start an EMS unit our way for transport?
00:29
You got it.
00:32
Thank you, ma'am.
00:41
37 engine, can you just confirm from me? Would a BLS unit be appropriate then?
00:48
Yes, BLS unit would be fine.
00:56
Base ambulance 46.
01:00
That would be Reedsdale and Walker Street is a good location for it underneath the seat.
01:09
Copy, base ambulance 46.
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46.
01:16
I don't know if you copied all of that, but I need you to respond for Medic Ken's area.
01:22
37 engine was on scene.
01:25
71-year-old male weakness difficulty moving.
01:29
He's on Reedstale Street below the T.
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Location mentioned:
Allegheny T-Station, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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