Person falls backward hitting head after trying to prevent fall

Heard on: Independence MO Centerpoint Med (Hospital)

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He's getting a little lethargic for us at this time, but he's still A and O.

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Time four, GCS of 15 , current bottles.

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Copy.

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Centerpoint, go ahead.

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Chief, we have a fall that hit the head.

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Patient was trying to keep his wife from falling when he fell backwards into the pool table.

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Got a small abrasion to the back of his head, no bleeding at this time.

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He's doing a little bit of slurred speech.

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We have had, like I said, a few alcoholic drinks today.

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AMR 120, Centerpoint, update on our patient.

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Any information only our patient is now not responsive.

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Any posturing for us at this time.

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We're about two out.

2026-10-17 21:04 UTC

Medical Emergency

East 39th St S, Independence, MO 64057

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call near East 39th Street South in Independence for a man who reportedly fell backward into a pool table while trying to keep his wife from falling. He had a small abrasion to the back of his head, slurred speech, and a history of alcohol use, and his condition reportedly worsened to unresponsiveness with posturing while being transported to a nearby hospital.