Elderly man suffers fall near Southwest 75th Dr, Gainesville FL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a possible medical incident near Southwest 75th Drive in Westwood. A 74-year-old man reportedly fell out of bed and was conscious but not fully alert. The cause of the fall was unclear, and he was later assisted back into bed. He has a history of a heart condition and uses oxygen support.
Audio|Heard on: Alachua FL Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Rescue 80, engine 80, show your response to fall patient near Southwest 75th Drive.
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Near Southwest 75th Drive in Westwood.
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Responding to a 74-year-old male, conscious and breathing.
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He had a recent ground level fall.
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The reason for the fall is not known.
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He is not completely alert and the extent of his injuries is unknown as well.
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No longer on the ground,
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he had fallen out of bed.
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He is currently back in bed but cannot stand up now.
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He has a history of a heart condition and is typically on two liters of oxygen, so they are putting the oxygen on him now.
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Location mentioned:
SW 75th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32607
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