Man falls with leg bone protruding


Dispatch audio saying responders were sent to 4136 12th Street for a fall. A 71-year-old man fell and injured his leg, with a bone visible. The patient was conscious and breathing and responders reported his approximate weight.
Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
00:48
Transcript:
Medics 7, 4136, 12th Street, 4136, 12th Street, 04-4-fall[1]. Corresponse 1 on Channel 2, Timeout, 1549. 1011, Medic 11, 4108 Hubble, 4108 Hubble Avenue for a traumatic injury. Co-response 3 on Channel 2, timeout 1552. Then you're headed to 4136 12th Street for a fall. Patient's a 71-year-old male. Clerk conscious and breathing was moving the table and feeling hurt his leg. The car can see a bone sticking out. The patient weighs approximately 150 pounds.
Police codes explained
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[1]
04-4-fall: Fall Injury
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Location mentioned:
Near 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
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