Elderly man falls twice and taken to hospital, Ann Arbor MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical staff responded to a 78-year-old man who fell twice in the same day near Fuller Rd in Ann Arbor. The man, previously treated for sepsis and currently on a blood thinner, was alert and transported to a hospital under a physician’s order.
Audio|Heard on: Washtenaw MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
We got a 78 year old male.
00:02
He's had two falls today.
00:04
He was released from the hospital about a week ago with sepsis.
00:08
I think maybe he was sent home a little too early on antibiotics.
00:13
He has GPS.
00:14
GCS of 15, he is on medication.
00:19
LOC at all,
00:21
He's on medication for AFib.
00:23
We've got a heart rate of 113.
00:27
Got a BP of 125 over 69.
00:29
Again, GCS of 15.
00:31
We do have him blanket collared for precautions.
00:34
If you don't require anything further, we'll be to your facility in approximately 20.
00:42
Was the fall witnessed and did he hit his head?
00:47
Patient states he did not hit his head on either of the falls that he's aware of.
00:54
Stand by.
00:56
Send to the nearest facility per physician.
01:00
HVA, are you there?
01:03
Ann Arbor VA, the state channel page 211.
01:06
We understand.
01:07
Just be aware that the patient is adamant that he comes to the VA.
01:13
Per physician order, go to the nearest hospital.
01:16
Sorry.
01:18
No, that's okay.
01:19
I just didn't want the patient to hear that again.
01:22
We will go to either St.
01:24
Joe or U of M for his request.
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Location mentioned:
Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
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