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Man falls from patient lift at home, possible back injury, Santa Rosa County FL

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Santa Rosa County, FL

A 53-year-old man fell from a patient lift at home due to an incorrectly positioned harness, possibly injuring his back. He was conscious and alert at the time and had recently been discharged from the hospital for a pulmonary embolism.

Audio|Source: Santa Rosa County Fire - South
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Responding to a 53-year-old male, conscious breathing completely alert,
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ALS patient, just released from the hospital today for a pulmonary embolism.
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Collar was using a hoiter lift to position the patient from the chair to a recliner.
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The harness wasn't positioned correctly, and he fell out of the lift possible back injury.
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Thank you, 45.

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