Elderly woman injured in fall at Altoona home, Altoona WI
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a report of a 79-year-old woman who fell off a stool at a residence near Clubview Lane and Fairway Drive in Altoona. The caller noted the patient was conscious and breathing, with no visible bleeding. The caller also mentioned both had COVID and suspected it may have contributed to the fall.
Audio|Heard on: Eau Claire County Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:21
Transcript:
00:00
Medic 10, have an EMS B Bravo response for a fall.
00:03
Near Clubview Lane, cross streets of Fairway Drive.
00:10
EMS B Bravo responds for a fall for Altoona Rescue Medic 10 on Altoona Fire.
00:22
Ten four.
00:33
Rescue, go ahead.
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Acknowledged.
00:48
So I'm sending from Medic 10, Medic 10 out.
00:52
Acknowledged, copy additional.
00:57
Go for Medic 10.
01:03
Responding for a 79-year-old female.
01:05
She's conscious and breathing.
01:07
Chief complaint was a fall off of a stool.
01:10
Caller advised that he has COVID and believes she may have also contracted COVID, possibly causing the fall tonight.
01:18
No bleeding.
01:19
Unknown if there are any injuries.
01:21
And she is still on the ground.
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Location mentioned:
Club View Ln, Altoona, WI 54720
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