Man falls and injures elbow after recent back surgery, Medford OR
Medical EmergencyEmergency responders were called to a location near Mallard Lane, Medford, for a 78-year-old man who fell about three hours prior. He recently had back surgery and may have injured his elbow, showing an obvious deformity but no bleeding. The man was conscious and breathing normally at the scene.
Audio|Source: Jackson County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Engine 15, Priority 2[2], fall,
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Near Mallard Lane, Medford, between Dragon Tail Place and Parly Lane.
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My C-169, Code 3[1] for fall Mallard Lane.
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269, you're responding code 3 for fall, near Mallard Lane, Medford.
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This is between Dragon Tail Place and Parly Lane for a 78-year-old male.
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He is conscious breathing, says that he fell about three hours ago, recently had back surgery.
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Thinks he fell on his elbow.
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There's no bleeding or special concerns.
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He's responding normally.
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It does appear there is an obvious deformity and the patient is still on the ground.
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No further patient info you have engine 15 on method primary.
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This came in as a priority 2, which is a code 3.
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Great, I know.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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Code 3: Emergency response; proceed immediately using lights and siren.
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Priority 2: Urgent response required; situation is high-priority but not immediately life-threatening.
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Location mentioned:
Mallard Ln, Medford, OR 97504
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