Man treated after fall and possible fainting at home, Aiken SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 57-year-old man was transported to Aiken Regional Hospital after a fall at home caused by fainting. He hit his head and has swelling near his ear but is awake and alert.
Audio|Heard on: Aiken SC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Aiken ER, this is Medic 6.
00:01
We're en route non-emergent with a 57-year-old male coming from home.
00:06
Chief complaint of a ground level fall.
00:10
This afternoon,
00:12
or this morning, sorry, at 10 a.m., probably due to a syncopal event,
00:19
patient stated he hit the side of his head, possibly on a coffee table.
00:27
There's a little bit of swelling near his ear.
00:29
He's awake alert oriented.
00:31
Blood pressure is 104 over 68.
00:33
My heart rate at 87 in the sinus rhythm.
00:36
Saturated 96% on room air.
00:39
Blood sugar is 130.
00:40
I'll be there in about 5 minutes to have any questions.
00:44
Any LOC is the patient on blood thinners.
00:48
Patient does take Clavix and unknown LSP.
00:53
The patient remembers the event.
00:56
Cost.
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Location mentioned:
University Pkwy, Aiken, SC 29801
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