Medical emergency for man with stroke symptoms, West Lawn PA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a medical incident in Spring Township near Reading Avenue. A 73-year-old man was experiencing dizziness and believed he was having a stroke. Advanced life support personnel were called to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Berks County Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Spring Township, near Reading Avenue between West Lawn Avenue and South Morewood Avenue.
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An ALS[1] medical medic (number withheld).
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Spring Township, near Reading Avenue.
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ALS[1] medical 06:34.
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Medic (number withheld), over.
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(number withheld) 06:36, 73-year-old male, dizzy.
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Believes he is having a CVA[2], does have a CVA history.
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There are no precautions and unknown correction going into the writing.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
ALS: Advanced emergency medical response with higher-level care, typically provided by paramedics.
[2]
CVA: Cerebrovascular accident (stroke)
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Location mentioned:
Reading Ave, West Lawn, PA 19609
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