Elderly woman falls, sustains head laceration, Tualatin OR


An 85-year-old woman fell from bed near East Dogwood Avenue, hitting her head twice. She has a laceration above her right eye with bleeding that starts again if pressure is removed. The patient is in pain and breathing slightly labored but stable.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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Troop 21, Medic 21 for a fall, near East Dogwood Avenue.
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(name withheld) is an 85-year-old female.
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She's conscious.
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She fell off her bed and hit her head twice with a laceration above the right eye and heavy bleeding.
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The caller thinks that the patient will need stitches.
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Bleeding is controlled, but if they release pressure, it starts to bleed again.
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The patient is in pain.
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Breathing might be slightly labored, but is somewhat normal,
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potentially due to pain.
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Location mentioned:
SW Dogwood St, Tualatin, OR 97062
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