61-year-old man falls off bicycle, suspected arm fracture, Galveston TX
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Medical EmergencyA 61-year-old man fell off his bicycle near Avenue O and 32nd Street, suffering a suspected compound fracture to his arm with the bone visible. He is alert and oriented but has had multiple falls due to arthritis.
Audio|Heard on: Galveston and La Marque Public Safety
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Transcript:
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61-year-old male fell off bicycle,
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going towards the alley.
00:05
Possible broken arm, bone showing, and left hand went backwards.
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It's going to be in the alley near Avenue O on 32nd.
00:25
Arthritis, he's fallen twice in front of us.
00:29
Okay.
00:46
Three, MediC3, Sit call 31st and Broadway, and sit call, Middick 3, Clearay, 1841, Sponifier, Calm 3,
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Middick 4, Middick 60, all easton units are out of service.
01:02
Let me en route to Medic 2's call, the injury?
01:09
60, Clary, I'll be in route.
01:12
Good, Claire.
01:14
60 in Route 2, near Avenue O, it's going to be in the alley.
01:20
61-year-old male fell off his bike onto rocks and broke his arm, bone is showing through.
01:32
MS, he is alert and oriented times 4, he keeps having falling spells.
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Avenue O, Galveston, TX
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