Elderly man found lethargic with high blood pressure, Thomas WV


Emergency responders were called for a 77-year-old man found very lethargic and bedridden all weekend near Cortland Acres Ln. His blood pressure was high at 187/92, and decreased breath sounds were noted on the left lung. The doctor requested hospital transport to Garrett Regional.
Audio|Source: Tucker County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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B.M.S. Respond, near Cortland Acres Ln,
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77-year-old male, sick, time,
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12, 15.
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Can you pilot service?
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Station 2, are we responding to the main door or the rear room?
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The main door?
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Tucker, call them to show, Truck 5-1, responding.
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5-1, show you're responding at 12-18.
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5-1, you're responding to near Cortland Acres Ln front entrance. You're going to the dementia unit break.
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Responding to a 77-year-old male, caller advises that he seems very lethargic, he has been in bed all weekend long.
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They got him off approximately an hour ago.
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His current blood pressure is 187 over 92.
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She stated all other vital signs are okay, stated that his left side of his lungs, she couldn't hear much.
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They spoke with his doctor, requesting him to go to Garrett Regional. Go ahead.
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Ten, four.
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Location mentioned:
Near Cortland Acres Ln, Thomas, WV 26292
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