Elderly woman injured in ground-level fall at home, Eureka CA


Medical responders treated an 84-year-old woman at her home near Dolbeer St for a hip injury caused by a ground-level fall. She has dementia, was given pain medication, and transported to St. Joseph Hospital for further care.
Audio|Source: Humboldt County Law, Fire and EMS - Eureka and North
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St. Joseph Hospital are treated to, go to the L2 Trauma, and route to the 84-year-old female.
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She can play today with some less-hit pain, patients suffered an unwindless ground level fall at her home. She was noticed by her son who came to check on her.
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Patients does not remember the fall, however does have a history of dementia and is oriented to baseline.
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There is some shortening and rotation on palm, left hip, so I have a 20 in the left face speed, given a total of 75 micrograms of fentanyl.
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With some relief of pain, and their vitals are 70, sinus rhythm, static 96 on room air.
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Last pressure, 170, over 100.
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We are five in route and coming to you for patient,
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family preference.
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Location mentioned:
Near Dolbeer St, Eureka, CA 95501
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