Elderly woman treated after fall at church, Evansdale IA
Medical EmergencyAn 88-year-old woman fell and hit the back of her head on a pew at the Prince of Peace Church in Evansdale. She was conscious and alert, with pain only at the back of her head. Emergency responders checked her vital signs and blood sugar at the scene. She denied any neck or back pain. Medical help was provided on site.
Audio|Source: Waterloo-Cedar Falls Public Safety
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Medell 2.38, currently en route to you from the Prince of Peace Church in Evansdale with a conscious and alert, 88-year-old female patient,
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called up a day for a fall.
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Upon arrival patient lying on the floor in church, she's gotten basically tangled up with somebody else and fell, did strike the back of her head on the edge of a pew.
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She is denying any neck or back pain.
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It just states that...
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The back of her head is the only thing that hurts.
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Upon our arrival, there was bystanders assisting her.
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They had a nice back on her head.
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She's currently waiting the pain in her head at 8 over 10.
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She is on Ziravolville.
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I did check a blood sugar on her.
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Blood sugar was 90.
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Right now, getting a set of vitals.
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Current pulse rate is 80.
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It's been regular.
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Respiratory rates around 16, non-labor.
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She's been sat in anywhere from 94 to 97% on room air.
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Currently getting a new updated blood pressure.
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Last blood pressure was 151 systolic.
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Right now, I got one of 168 over 76.
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Location mentioned:
Lafayette Rd, Evansdale, IA 50707
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