Elderly man falls and injures head and hip, Farmington MO


A 75-year-old man fell backwards near West Columbia Street. He hit the back of his head, causing a cut that was glued. He is not taking blood thinners. He may also have a broken hip.
Audio|Source: St. Francois County Fire
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5014736 you want a possible traumatic injury near West Columbia Street
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5014 73066 you want a possible traumatic injury near West Columbia Street City of Farmington 909
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361-51 spoke with a nurse and medical,
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a 75-year-old male, conscious breathing, stood up, fell backwards,
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struck his head as a laceration to the back of the head that they have controlled, they've glued it,
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there's not on any blood thinners, also possible broken hip.
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Near W Columbia St, Farmington, MO 63640
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