Male patient with hip pain after fall at Salvation Army, Waterloo IA
Medical EmergencyA male patient at Salvation Army near Argyle St experienced right hip pain and deformity after a fall. He has a history of hip surgeries and replacements. EMS gave him fentanyl to reduce the pain and transported him to a medical facility for evaluation.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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He does have a history of four surgeries, including surgery to both hips, hip replacement as well.
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I said he did kind of feel a pop when he fell to the ground striking his right hip.
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Was initially at about an 8 out of 10 on the pain scale.
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I did feel some deformity while he was still laying on the ground as well as increased pain with palpation of the area.
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We did get him fentanyl before we moved him, given a 100 total, 100 total likes of fentanyl.
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He is down to about a 6 out of 10 on the pain scale.
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Current vitals that we have here, blood pressure of 132 over 87.
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Normal sinus rhythm on monitor rate of about 72 currently.
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Respiratory rates about 16.
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He is currently 93% on room air.
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Patient does not take blood thinners but takes a daily baby aspirin. Again, did not hit his head, no head, neck or back pain, just pain in that right hip.
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On your facility with traffic, we'll be there in about three to five minutes to request anything further.
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Vermont arrival.
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Ten more.
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Staff I would like him checked out.
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He's going to be sitting on the couch in the common room.
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Again, Salvation Army at near Argyle St.
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Near Argyle St, Waterloo, IA 50703
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