Elderly woman falls at home; husband may be injured, Dubuque IA
Medical EmergencyA 78-year-old woman fell at her home and remains on the ground with unknown injuries. Her husband, who tried to help her, believes he may have broken his back but has not moved. Only one ambulance has been requested.
Audio|Source: Dubuque County Fire, Dubuque City Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Engine 6, and Mediaguan, Medical, near Penner Street, between East 2773 to East 28th Street.
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Engine 6 from dispatch.
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Go ahead.
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Engine 6 and Medical, you're responding to near Penner Street.
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For a 78-year-old female fell,
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her husband is reporting it, saying that she's still on the ground with unknown injuries, but that when he tried to pick her up,
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he thinks he fell and broke his back.
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However, he has not been moving around.
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He is insistent that only one ambulance is needed.
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You're responding code three.
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Dubuque, IA
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