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Elderly man found confused after several falls, Cedar Rapids IA

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audio iconMedical Emergency
A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders transported an elderly man from near A Ave NE to St. Luke’s Hospital after he was found confused on the floor. He had reportedly experienced multiple recent falls, had several skin tears, and complained of limb pain. No signs of seizure activity were observed.

Audio|Heard on: Linn IA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Hey, this is coming to you this team with about a 5-minute ETA with an 81-year-old male.
00:06
Complaint was unknown, first and down.
00:09
We had to break into the house.
00:11
He was on the floor, dazed and confused. He has been falling recently and hadn't been able to get up.
00:17
The caller thought maybe he was having a seizure.
00:19
No seizure-like activity was noted.
00:21
Vitals: heart rate 104,
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sinus tachycardia, blood pressure 141 over 79, respiration 16.
00:28
Breathing non-labored.
00:29
Oxygen saturation 98% on room air.
00:30
Blood sugar 168, temperature 97.
00:35
Stroke scale is negative.
00:38
He complained of extremity pain. He has multiple skin tears from previous falls.
00:44
He remains confused.
00:46
No other known medical history.
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Any questions or orders?

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Location mentioned:
A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402

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