Elderly man falls in garage, sustains hip injury, Paulding OH


EMS is responding to assist an 88-year-old man who fell in his garage near S Dewitt St, injured his hip, and is experiencing significant pain with a probable left leg fracture.
Audio|Source: Paulding County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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We're in route to your facility with an 88-year-old male.
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She complained is that he fell in the garage this evening and hurt his hip.
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We do have him on a full body back splints.
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He complained of that left hip and leg pain.
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When he's laying still, it's a 7.
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If you move him, it's a 10 plus.
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There is obvious outward rotation and shortening on that left leg.
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Current vitals is P.P.
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147, over 65, 020, 94% on room air, and pulse of 70.
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Are ETAs approximately 4 to 5 minutes? Do you have any further questions or comments?
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Location mentioned:
S Dewitt St, Paulding, OH 45879
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