Elderly woman found outside with medical issues, Hickory NC
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near 3rd Avenue Southeast in Hickory after a woman was found outdoors with swollen legs. She told the caller she had been outside since the previous night and may have dementia.
Audio|Heard on: Catawba NC EMS Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medic three, medic eleven, respond to near 3rd Avenue Southeast.
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Near 3rd Avenue Southeast crosses 2nd Street Place Southeast and 3rd Street Southeast.
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A female subject who lives outside stopped pedestrians asking them to call an ambulance.
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Legs look swollen.
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Medic team, we're clear.
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Medicate.
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Officer Smith, you can cancel.
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Name and number.
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(name withheld).
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Medic eleven is coming back with Charlie response.
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Do have first responders en route.
00:39
The patient is telling the caller that she’s been outside since last night at dark.
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Possible has a history of dementia.
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Location mentioned:
3rd Ave SE, Hickory, NC 28602
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