Hospice patient transported with probable broken hip, Waterloo IA
Medical EmergencyA 70-year-old male hospice patient who likely broke his right hip after a fall is being transported to hospital room 419. A hospice nurse is waiting on scene. Vital signs and attempts at IV access are noted during the transport.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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Transcript:
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This is Waterloo 332.
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We're en route to you with a conscious 70-year-old male coming from Ravenwood.
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He's going to be a direct admit to room 419.
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He is a hospice patient.
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We were told by a hospice nurse on scene.
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There is a hospice nurse at 419 waiting for him.
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He had a fall last night and has a probable broken right hip.
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He's coming there for pain management.
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Vitals are, pulse is 71 and regular.
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Last blood pressure 146 over 70, 98% on room air.
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We have attempted IV access times two without success.
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We are coming to nice and slow traffic due to the patient's injury, and we're going to be there in probably about 10 to 15 minutes.
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Do you request anything further?
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Location mentioned:
Near St Francis Dr, Waterloo, IA 50702
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