Elderly man falls and suffers severe back pain, Gettysburg PA


An elderly man at the Gardens at Gettysburg fell several hours ago and is now experiencing severe back and hip pain along with confusion. He has a known spinal tumor and his daughter requested emergency medical evaluation after the facility's front desk declined to call an ambulance.
Audio|Source: Adams County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Thank you, 5411. Thank you, 5411. Spine to 741, Chambersburg Road, the Gardens of Gainesburg, room 410. A 7.8-year-old male. He fell a few hours ago in the bathroom. The daughter was the caller. Apparently the front desk didn't feel that they needed to call for an ambulance. She feels he needs to be evaluated.
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He's having severe pain in his back and hips and is confused. He does have a tumor in his spine that he normally has pain from, but it seems to be getting worse. Okay. Maybe 5411 is on pain. Mickey 5411, 16, 29.
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Location mentioned:
Near Chambersburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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