Man, 85, falls and injures arm near Highway 19, Salem MO


An 85-year-old man fell near Highway 19 and injured his arm. He is conscious and breathing, with a small arm cut that has stopped bleeding. He uses a wheelchair and oxygen. He was found lying safely on the floor near a tent on the property.
Audio|Source: Crawford County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
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Stovil ambulance respond near Highway 19, cross of Roanoke Road and KP Road, for an 85-year-old male fall with injury.
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Stilville ambulance response near Highway 19, cross of Roanoke Road and KP Road for an 85-year-old male fall with injury.
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Timeout 335, K&JL 454.
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CINCOM, Stillville, Amulance,
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status.
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4467, Syncom, show us and her out.
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4467 and route 339, you're in route near Highway 19.
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For an 85-year-old male who fell from a standing position, he has conscious breathing and alert,
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does have a small laceration to his arm, however it has stopped bleeding.
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Patient does have a wheelchair and is on oxygen.
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They believe that the oxygen is still hooked up correctly and working, however it may not be as strong as usual.
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We were advised that he was lying safely down on the floor,
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requested to see if she could turn him over onto his side.
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They're advising they live in a tent as you come into the yard.
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There is a large outdoor light on.
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It'll be an extended driveway directly across from a row of five mailboxes.
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Location mentioned:
Near MO-19, Salem, MO 65560
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