Elderly man falls, hits head, unconscious briefly

Heard on: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety

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Mercy 334.

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We're not sure if he's conscious, but confused and lethargic.

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(number withheld), (number withheld) male called out today for a fall outside.

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The patient was doing some work outside when he tripped on a extension cord, fell and hit his head in the grass.

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Did lose consciousness.

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He was unconscious upon our arrival.

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So approximately for about 5 min was unconscious.

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He's now responding somewhat, able to follow commands.

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He's still confused.

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He does take a blood thinner.

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We're unsure what blood thinner.

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Vitals I got for him is a heart rate of seventy-three, strong and regular.

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Blood pressure of 100 and thirty-seven over sixty-two.

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Respiratory 16 .

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SpO two is ninety-five percent.

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Capillary refill of 01:12 .

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We do have an IV established.

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Only injuries that we can see is an abrasion to his left forehead from these lights.

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ETA is about five to 6 min .

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Do you request anything further?

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Ten four, room arrival.

7/30/2026 09:16 AM

Medical Emergency

W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702

Elderly man falls, hits head, unconscious briefly

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