Elderly man falls in bathtub, sustains head injury


Emergency responders are assisting a 76-year-old man who fell in the bathtub, has a head injury with bleeding, possible altered mental status, and a history of recent behavioral changes.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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Transcript:
of our C-Zerals. Two thrilled. Hibar 532, Yaron Rock to 9613 Viking Road off of Grundy Road and Butler Road have an elderly male that fell and hit his head on the bathtub. He's bleeding from his elbow. Sounds like he's fallen three times this week. It sounds like possible altered mental status, 76-year-old male patient. Not calling on today, the patient's residence had an EPA home for a psychiatric problem. It sounds like over the last four days there might have been an incident with the patient being combative towards roommates there. None of the staff on scene could really provide. Much history on the patient just said that he might have had a met change recently. He said he is normally alert and oriented as well. as they know anyways. Current about us that we have for you. Last pressure of 129 over 85, pulse of about 90 and regular rest of my rate is about 16. It's currently 95% on remare with a blood sugar of 142. It's been pretty calm and cooperatives for us. We are coming to your facility with traffic. We'll be there in about two to three minutes to request anything further. No questions or orders room on arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Near Viking Rd, Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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