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Emergency Incidents
Patient with left neck pain transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit is transporting a trauma alert patient with left-sided neck pain from Evansdale to MercyOne Waterloo. The patient has a cervical collar, intact circulation, motor function, and sensation, and an IV in place, with approximately six minutes to arrival and a room assignment on arrival.
Female fell outdoors hitting nose with heavy bleeding
Medical Emergency
Linden Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a 28-year-old woman who fell from a height near Linden Avenue by Lafayette and Butler. She reportedly struck her nose and had a heavy nosebleed, with a possible broken nose. EMS units 305 and 331 arrived on scene.
Male with heart issues falls at Jackson Avenue
Medical Emergency
Jackson St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a home near Jackson Avenue in Waterloo for a man with heart issues who had fallen. His wife was helping him toward the driveway, neighbors had called 911, and an ambulance was dispatched.
Young child falls down nine stairs in Waterloo
Medical Emergency
W Airline Hwy, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a young girl who reportedly fell down several stairs at a home near West Airline Highway. The child was conscious and crying with pain in her arm, leg, back, and neck, and the mother was reported to be very upset.
Young child falls down nine stairs in Iowa
Medical Emergency
W Airline Hwy, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency near West Airline Highway in Waterloo involving a young child who reportedly fell down several stairs and was conscious and crying with pain in the arm, leg, and back.
54-year-old man faints in residential facility cafeteria
Medical Emergency
310-312 E 6th St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, units responded to a possible medical emergency at a residential facility near East 6th Street and Mulberry, where an adult man reportedly passed out in the cafeteria.
Man passes out in residential facility cafeteria
Medical Emergency
E 6th St, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a residential facility near East 6th Street for a possible medical emergency involving an adult man who reportedly passed out in the cafeteria.
94-year-old woman with chest pain and altered consciousness
Medical Emergency
Orchard St, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to an apartment at Mallard Point on Orchard Drive in Waterloo for a 94-year-old woman who reportedly had weakness, then developed altered consciousness and chest pain.
56-year-old woman transferred from ER to Kimball hospital
Medical Emergency
W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical transfer is being arranged from Covenant ER room ten to a hospital on Kimball for a 56-year-old woman with no special needs.
35-year-old man having seizure after drinking at apartment
Medical Emergency
Black Hawk Rd, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a reported seizure involving a 35-year-old man who had been drinking at an apartment on Black Hawk Road near a solar facility in Evansdale. The caller was unable to assess his breathing while he was actively seizing. Multiple units were dispatched and one unit arrived on scene.
Medical alert activation at Mills Lane was accidental
Medical Emergency
Mills Lane, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were sent to a home on Mills Avenue in Waterloo for a reported unresponsive elderly woman after a medical alert activation. Another unit was dispatched to an apartment on Blackhawk Road in Amesville for a 35-year-old man who was reportedly drinking and having a seizure. The initial alert at Mills Avenue was later described as accidental.
Unresponsive elderly woman found near Miller Avenue in Waterloo
Medical Emergency
Van Miller Wy, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a lifeline request at a home near Miller Avenue for an 88-year-old woman with no response. Units requested key information and arrived on scene. Radio traffic also referenced a separate grain bin incident where power had been cut and additional manpower and tankers were requested.
Young girl with Kawasaki disease transported to children's hospital
Medical Emergency
Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is transporting a possible pediatric patient with Kawasaki disease from one hospital emergency room to a children’s hospital. The child is described as a young girl with no special needs mentioned.
Young child with Kawasaki disease transferred between hospitals
Medical Emergency
Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews are transporting a possible three-year-old girl with Kawasaki disease from Allen ER to Stead Family Children’s Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa.
59-year-old female suffers breathing difficulty in Waterloo
Medical Emergency
Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 59-year-old woman with difficulty breathing near Kimball Avenue in Waterloo, Iowa. One unit was sent to back up another, and both responded with lights and sirens.
Patient requires colostomy care and transport to hospital
Medical Emergency
Logan Ave, Waterloo, IA 50703
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews reported a medical transport update for a wheelchair-bound patient who needed assistance with cleaning and a new colostomy bag. The patient’s vital signs were reported and they were expected to arrive at Allen in about five to ten minutes.
Woman having difficulty breathing near Waterloo
Medical Emergency
Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a reported breathing problem at a residence near Kimball Avenue and the cross streets of Terrace and Easton. The patient is a 59-year-old woman who is conscious and talking but having difficulty breathing and speaking between breaths.
Person near Kimball Ave having trouble speaking
Medical Emergency
Kimball Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency at a location near Kimball Crossing, where a person was reported to be having difficulty speaking between breaths.
Patient with uncontrolled nosebleed on blood thinners
Medical Emergency
W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a care facility in Waterloo for a reported uncontrolled nosebleed involving a conscious patient on blood thinners.
Woman with COPD and rapid pulse transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are transporting a woman with a history of COPD to MercyOne Waterloo near West 9th Street in Waterloo, Iowa. She reportedly has an elevated pulse and breathing rate, with oxygen saturation around 85% on nasal cannula, and is being moved with lights on as a precaution.
