Man transported after unwitnessed fall at nursing home, Waterloo IA
Medical EmergencyA 48-year-old man was found on the bathroom floor after an unwitnessed fall at a nursing home near W Shaulis Rd. He has no visible injuries and denies pain or loss of consciousness. He has a history of increasing weakness and more frequent falls recently. Family requested evaluation at the emergency room.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Mercy, this is 334, bringing you a consciousness alert 48-year-old male patient coming from Harmony House.
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We requested today for an unwitness fall.
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Staff says they found the patient on the bathroom floor approximately 11 o'clock this morning.
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No visible signs of injury.
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Patient denies any new pain or loss of consciousness.
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He's unsure if you hit his head.
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They were initially going to watch him at the nursing home.
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However, family requested that he be evaluated at the ER.
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It sounds like there may be some concerns for some increasing weakness over the past several days and weeks with some more frequent falls on what is normal for him.
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So that's the primary concern at this time.
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We got vitals as follows.
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Pulse is 62.
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Blood pressure 134 over 84, 94, 94, 96% on room air.
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We got an ETA of about three minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Shaulis Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
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