Elderly man falls using walker, reports hip and back pain, Minnesota City MN
Medical EmergencyA 69-year-old man fell while using his walker near Martina Rd. He has pain in his right hip and lower back. He is conscious and stable but is taking blood thinners, increasing his medical risk. Emergency services are transporting him for evaluation.
Audio|Source: Winona City/County Public Safety
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or not your case of a minute. Coming in with a 69-69-year-old male,
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took a fault today, was using his walker when he fell and tripped.
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Laying on the right side is having right-hit pain at this time.
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CMS is intact, no shortening or rotation noted,
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did not have a loss of consciousness, no blood thinners, no head or neck pain. He is having some lower back pain also at this time. He does have a history of arthritis and COPD. I have him on blood thinners.
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He is actually on blood thinners.
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We got a pulse of 81, respiratory rate of 16, blood pressure of 119 over 76, CO2 is 99% on room air.
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No other interventions are done at this time. We'll be there in a minute. Go ahead with any questions.
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Location mentioned:
Near Martina Rd, Minnesota City, MN 55959
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