Elderly woman suffers worsening symptoms after hip surgery in Westwood, Ashland KY
Responders were dispatched to assist a 74-year-old woman at a Westwood residence after post-hip surgery symptoms worsened, including weakness, breathing difficulty, nausea, and oxygen drops during movement.
Audio|Source: Boyd County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Midwine, respond to near Stallard Dr in Westwood, near Stallard Dr.
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Daughter's home health on scene with a 74-year-old female.
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Recent hip surgery patient shows increased weakness, shortness of breath, nausea, and vomiting.
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Oxygen saturation drops dramatically when she moves.
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Also, use the back door.
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Med 1 responding to near Stallard Dr in Westwood.
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Key's daughter's home health on scene with a 74-year-old female.
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Post-hip surgery patient complains of increased weakness, shortness of breath, nausea, vomiting.
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Oxygen saturation drops dramatically when patient moves.
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Advise to use the back door.
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Stallard Dr, Ashland, KY 41101
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