Elderly man with Alzheimer's transported after multiple falls, Ironwood MI
Medical EmergencyAn elderly man with Alzheimer's was transported from a nursing home after experiencing three recent falls without injury. He is awake, alert, and has stable vital signs. Medical personnel are monitoring his blood sugar and starting an IV en route to the hospital.
Audio|Source: Gogebic County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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306 is currently inbound your facility with about a three-minute ETA.
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I'm on board an 82-year-old male patient.
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The patient is coming to you from Westgate Nursing.
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He has had three falls over the last 72 hours.
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No injuries noted during those falls.
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However, they would stand with him, and now like him, evaluated in near ER.
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He is currently awake, alert, and oriented.
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He does have a history of Alzheimer's.
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Current vital signs are blood pressure 116 over 64, heart rate 75, sinus rhythm, oxygen saturation 99% on room air.
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Respiration rate is 18.
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Negative for seizures, negative for any traumas on those calls.
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It sounds like he went to the ground and then got back into his wheelchair.
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Working on blood sugar now and attempting an IV.
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We'll see in about three.
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I'll fill you in more.
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Location mentioned:
N Lowell St, Ironwood, MI 49938
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