Man falls down stairs sustaining open leg fracture, Omaha NE
A 74-year-old man weighing about 375 pounds fell down a flight of stairs near 144th and Mason. He sustained an open fracture to his left leg. Emergency responders are administering pain medication, starting an IV, and applying a vacuum splint.
Audio|Source: Omaha Fire (TAC3)
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Correction, 144th and Mason.
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We have a 74-year-old male.
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Weight approximately 375, fell down a flight of stairs. We've got an open fracture of the left leg.
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We're getting vitals at this time, going to start an IV. We're going to need your big bot.
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and possibly some medication for pain control.
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Oh, sorry, also your vacuum splint.
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Bot vacuum splint and pain control.
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Mason St, Omaha, NE 68154
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