Medical emergency near Timberscott Ln, Staunton VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible hypertensive crisis involving an elderly man near Timberscott Lane. The patient was awake and able to speak but showed signs of elevated blood pressure and mild speech difficulty. A caregiver had administered medication without improvement before Rescue 5 and Medic 58 arrived. The call concluded with a patient refusal of transport.
Audio|Heard on: Augusta County and Staunton Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Hypertensive crisis near Timberscott Ln.
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Rescue 5, hypertensive crisis near Timberscott Ln.
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Unit 2501 returning with patient refusal.
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Unit 2501 returning with a patient refusal, 2341.
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Medic 58 responding.
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Medic 58, you're responding at.
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Near Timberscott Ln, cross street Glover Circle.
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72-year-old male.
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His blood pressure is elevated, slightly slurring his words.
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He's awake and able.
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Caller says the patient has a history of AFib.
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A caregiver has given medication but cannot lower blood pressure.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Timber Scott Ln, Staunton, VA 24401
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