Elderly man injured in unwitnessed fall with pain, Scottsbluff NE
Medical EmergencyAn elderly man fell at ground level and lay on the floor for about 30 minutes before help arrived. He has pain in both hips and back but did not lose consciousness. He was transported for medical care.
Audio|Source: Scotts Bluff County Public Safety
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Bring you an 80-year-old male at a ground level fall.
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Unwitnessed. He laid on the floor for about 30 minutes before we could get him up.
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He is complaining of bilateral hip pain and some back pain.
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Upon palpation of his neck and back, there are no crepitus noted, along with the hips as well.
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The vitals I have for you is a sinus rhythm at 67.
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97% on room air. Blood pressure's been hypertensive for me right now, 169 over 131.
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No loss of consciousness, not on blood thinners.
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We're going to start a line.
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Give us some Zofran and fentanyl. We'll see you in about five.
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Scottsbluff, NE 69361
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