Elderly man falls backward using walker causing hip pain, Taylor County WI
Medical EmergencyA 95-year-old man fell backward while using his walker and hurt his left hip. He has a history of a broken hip over ten years ago. He is experiencing significant hip pain and is being transported for medical care.
Audio|Source: Taylor County Area Public Safety
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A 95-year-old male who is complaining of left hip pain.
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He did have a broken hip previously more than 10 years ago, rating his pain out of 7 out of 10.
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His most recent blood pressure is 165 over 89.
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He's standing at 97% on room air with a pulse of 82.
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Patient is on blood thinner.
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We do have him.
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in anti-dackey splint.
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Right now he's kind of comfortable,
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but again, rating is being seven on the test.
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We are about two miles when we hit 98.
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Any other questions?
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That's a good copy.
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You're just confirming this station how to fall and what's causing his hip beam?
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The station did fall.
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He was using his walker and just kind of fell backwards as he was kind of weak and that's what caused the injury.
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That's good copy.
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We're on highway 98 and towards you.
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10-4[1].
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Thank you.
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