City of Yuma issued the following announcement on Jan. 26.
From Sunday January 16, 2022 through Saturday January 22, 2022, the Yuma Fire Department responded to 417 emergency calls for service:
3 General Fire Responses
Including: various alarms
14 Mutual Aid
Including: 14 to assist Rural Metro with medical emergencies in Yuma County
21 Motor Vehicle Crashes
Including: 3 involving a motorcycle, 1 involving 3 vehicles, 1 involving a golf cart, 1 involving a 4 vehicles, 1 involving a pedestrian, 1 involving a pole, 1 involving a fence, 1 head on collision, and 2 rollovers
349 Other Medical Emergencies (serious to minor)
Including: 81 for difficulty breathing, 14 for chest pain, 44 for falls, 19 for unconscious people, 16 seizure cases, 4 possible stroke cases, 1 for a person under the influence of drugs, 10 for people with psychiatric problems (8 threatening or attempting suicide), 1 for a child locked in a vehicle, 2 for an allergic reaction, 15 for altered or decreased level of consciousness, 15 for injured people, 5 for diabetic emergencies, 2 for man down calls, 5 for uncontrolled bleeding, 4 for back pain, 8 for abdominal pain, 2 for a deceased person, 26 welfare checks, 3 choking patients, 2 people with head injuries, 2 overdoses, 4 headaches, 1 poisoning, and other illnesses and injuries (Note: 3 of the preceding EMS responses were to the USBP holding facility)
30 Special Duty, Public Assistance, and Residential Assignments
Including: 3 for an engine display, 1 house fire, 1 dumpster fire, 3 brush fires, and various alarms
Last week 44 emergency medical responses were for injuries related to falls. Every week about 10% of our calls for service are fall related. This could be something as simple as tripping in a parking lot or cases often more serious, like falling from a ladder or roof. No matter your age or activity, it pays to watch your footing and be careful.
According to the Center for Disease Control, more than one third of adults 65 and older fall each year in the United States, and among older adults, falls are the leading cause of injury deaths. Older adults can take several steps to protect their independence and reduce their risk of falling. They can: exercise regularly and improve balance; ask their doctor or pharmacist to review their medicines–both prescription and over-the counter–to reduce side effects and interactions; have their eyes checked by an eye doctor at least once a year; improve the lighting in their home; and reduce hazards in their home that can lead to falls.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, unintentional falls are the leading cause of nonfatal injuries among children. Some tips for safeguarding children in the home include keeping stairs clear of toys and other items that could cause someone to trip, teaching children to hold the handrail when on stairs or escalators, and always tie their shoelaces to avoid tripping over them. Also, make sure tall furniture, clocks, televisions, etc. are secured to the wall to prevent falling on children; and watch children closely while they are on the playground.
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