Medical emergency after multiple falls and head injury, Hillsboro OR
Medical EmergencyA 50-year-old man with a recent head injury and diabetes was found after falling four times, showing altered consciousness and difficulty speaking. He is breathing with difficulty and has a cold. He also has a history of migraines and dizziness.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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SQU on AMR 112 responding to a fall, Code 3[1] near Southeast 54th Avenue cross of Patterson and Helene.
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The patient
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He is a 50-year-old male.
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He has altered level of consciousness.
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Had a recent head injury.
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He has fallen down four times today.
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His breathing is labored.
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He also has a cold.
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He is having some difficulty following commands and speaking.
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He does not remember the other falls today.
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The head injury occurred on November 11.
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He is diabetic with complaints today of pain in his head and busyness.
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History of migraines and dizziness prior to the fall as well.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Code 3: Emergency response with lights and sirens
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Location mentioned:
Near SE 54th Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97123
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