67-year-old man falls from bed, possible head injury, Newport TN


A 67-year-old man fell out of bed early in the morning near Old Sevierville Highway. He is on blood-thinning medication and may have a head injury with confusion. Emergency responders were called to assist with his medical needs and lifting him.
Audio|Source: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
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Med 1, I need you to be in route to near Old Sevierville Hwy.
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Got a call from a medic nurse on the scene with a 67-year-old male patient who fell out of bed early this morning.
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She advised that he has multiple operations and confusion.
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Patient is on anticoagulant medication. She is worried about him.
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Possible head injury.
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You're en route at 945,
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and your run number is 6-2. 16201.
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Dispatch County Fire, can you be around to near Old Sevierville Hwy.
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Party requests you for emergency traffic for lift assistance.
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301 central 108, phone traffic for lift assistance.
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Location mentioned:
Near Old Sevierville Hwy, Newport, TN 37821
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