Elderly man falls in shower, conscious after injury


An 83-year-old man had a fall in the shower at his home. He is awake and breathing normally, but there are concerns about a head injury. No additional medical help is needed.
Audio|Source: Jackson County Public Safety
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(name withheld), (name withheld) 162. Let's have you had code 1 for a fall to Fairmount Street. Mercy 0162, you're responding code 1 for a fall 511 Fairmount Street between Summit Avenue and North Columbus Avenue. This is for an 83-year-old male who fell in the shower. He is on blood thinners. He's responding normally, possibly hit his head. No difficulty breathing. No further patient info. No fire response. This has been holding for about 60.
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Location mentioned:
Near Fairmount St, Medford, OR 97501
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