Elderly man found confused on floor without oxygen, Waterloo IA

Medical Emergency

Reported: 11/8/2025 04:05 PM

Waterloo, IA

An 82-year-old man was found on the floor near Round Street confused and without his oxygen. He had recently been discharged from care. The patient was missing his oxygen device and appeared confused with soiling on the floor. Medical responders assessed his vital signs and are attending to him.

Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety

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532 for a fall near Round Street cross for Pleasant and Terrace 532 for fall near Round Street crosser Pleasant and Terrace

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You're going to be around near Round Street.

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That's an 82-year-old now that's on the floor.

00:15

Apparently, he just got home from care initiatives yesterday.

00:21

So, RP's not very happy to hear right now.

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Near Round Street.

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So it works.

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1050, 218 northbound at the 189 mile marker.

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So far.

00:45

On your honor for the Lomatic 331, patient care report.

00:55

Eight cents placed through McCartian history.

01:01

She complained was just that general one ways, general weakness.

01:05

The son did find the patient in the kitchen without his oxygen, I mean, his sister's new PD is chronically on oxygen.

01:14

He was without his oxygen, and he had defecated on the floor, seemingly confused.

01:19

He's out of that confusion now, and we're going at times four for us.

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Current set of vitals I have for you.

01:32

I've got a pulse in the 90s.

01:36

Blood pressure is 180 over 6.6.

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Pressures are 18 non-labored.

01:42

He's at 98% on 1 liter.

01:46

Nasal cannula, blood sugar at 180.

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We've got a 20-gauge I need established.

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We're coming in traffic.

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We're going to be there in about 5 to 7 minutes.

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I'm going to get you made anything further at this time.

02:01

Nothing further.

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