Elderly woman falls at assisted living, possible head injury, State College PA
Medical EmergencyAn elderly woman at an assisted living facility fell backwards in the bathroom with her walker. She may have hit her head. She has Alzheimer's dementia and is on a blood thinner medication. She showed elevated blood pressure and was unsteady on her feet. She is being transported to the hospital for further care.
Audio|Source: Centre County Public Safety
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But I'm from Foxdale Village, assisted living. I'm from Foxdale Village, assisted living.
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Apparently an unwitnessed fall, although the nurse was outside the room and she heard the patient fall, went right in.
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It appeared that she fell backwards with her walker in the bathroom.
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Believed that she may have hit her head, although like I said, it was not witnessed.
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The patient is on Eliquis.
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She had the history of Alzheimer's dementia as well.
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He plays out of a headache.
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She also is unsteady on her feet, which is not normal for her blood pressure.
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It was 196,
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over 98. Heart rates 87, respiratory rates 20, and non-labored.
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Allsoxymeter is 97% on room there.
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Fingerstick glucose of 148.
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No facial group, surge, speech, or arm drift.
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A normal sinus rhythm on the monitor. I have an ID lock established and we're transporting you should be there in about five minutes to your question further.
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Near E Marylyn Ave, State College, PA 16801
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