Elderly man treated for fever and infected wound, Woodburn OR
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Medical EmergencyAn 85-year-old man at Heartwood Place Memory Care has a fever of 102 and an infected mass on his back that has worsened despite attempts to drain it. He has been on antibiotics for several days and is experiencing increased weakness and fatigue. The family sent him to the emergency room for treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Marion County METCOM North-1 Fire
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1225 respond on sick, Heartwood Place Memory Care, near North Bloomsbury Road.
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Also with Hendricks Street, Miller Farm, and Country Club.
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Not number 227, working more 6 at 3223.
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I'm showing you en route,
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85-year-old male, conscious breathing normal,
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has a 102 fever and a mass on their back, they believe, may be infected.
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They did try to drain it.
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It's gotten worse since then.
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The family has one him sent to the ER due to such.
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He has been on antibiotics for a few days.
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Skin is red and hot to the touch, increased weakness,
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and tired this morning.
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Location mentioned:
N Boones Ferry Rd, Woodburn, OR 97071
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