Elderly man falls in shower and becomes combative, West Des Moines IA
Medical EmergencyAn 86-year-old man with Alzheimer's fell in the shower and was initially unresponsive. He regained consciousness but became combative toward the caller. Medical personnel were requested to assess the situation.
Audio|Source: Westcom Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Thank you. Sysmetics on an unconscious patient near South 60 at the apartment 212.
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The caller said her husband fell in the shower and was not responding.
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He does have Alzheimer's.
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He is awake now and trying to fight the caller.
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86-year-old now.
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61 in-row.
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In-row. In-Row.
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22-38.
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2489, copy a trip.
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Public assistance at Lyons Park, 4103702nd Street.
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The caller said they rented the shelter house.
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They were given instructions on how to lock it up, but it's not working.
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Okay.
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Okay.
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2238.
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Forty-361. Go on the notes, it looks like he's alert and not come out of anyone.
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Copy, they said he is starting to calm down.
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Copy. Could you have medics with eyes on this fall?
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Location mentioned:
Near S 60th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
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