Hospitals treat more than 120 after Okla. tornado
May 21, 2013, 3:32 AM
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) – Officials at two hospitals say they’ve been treating more than 120 patients, including about 50 children, since a massive tornado hit suburban Oklahoma City.
Spokeswoman Brooke Cayot (KAY’-ot) says nine of 57 patients who are being treated at the Integris Southwest Medical Center were listed in critical condition after Monday afternoon’s tornado. Nineteen were in serious condition and 29 were listed in fair or good condition.
She said five of the patients were children who have since been treated and released.
OU Medical Center spokesman Scott Coppenbarger says his hospital and a nearby children’s hospital are treating approximately 65 patients, including 45 children. The hospital previously said the number was higher, but later revised its patient count.
He said those patients ranged from minor injuries to critical condition.
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