67-year-old man fell and possibly broke ribs, Westport IN
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Medical EmergencyA 67-year-old man fell near East Bennett Street apartment building. He may have broken ribs and has a minor head abrasion. He is conscious and able to communicate. He is a cancer patient and takes blood thinners.
Audio|Heard on: Decatur County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, Greensburg Police
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Transcript:
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Attention, Decatur County, EMS, Westport Fire.
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Decatur County EMS, Westport Fire.
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You have around near East Bennett Street, Apartment 10.
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Near East Bennett Street, Apartment 10.
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In reference to a 67-year-old male patient who has fallen, the caller is advising he is a cancer patient and is on blood thinners as well.
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They are advising that he possibly broke his ribs.
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He was complaining of pain in his ribs.
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He did strike his head on the fall, advising he has a minor abrasion, but is not complaining of any head pain.
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He is conscious and able to speak, on the ground.
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Level falls.
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I'm at apartment 10.
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Location mentioned:
E Bennett St, Westport, IN 47283
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