Man transported after fall with nose injury in Charleston, Charleston SC
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services are transporting a 77-year-old man from Pineapple Fountain to a hospital after he fell and sustained a nose injury with swelling and minor bruising. The patient is alert with no loss of consciousness and stable vital signs.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Hey, one west, Charleston, BLS 69, inbound to your facility, non-emergent with about a 10-minute ETA, transporting a 77-year-old male patient whose chief complaint is a fall.
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Patient found approximately 30 minutes ago at Pineapple Fountain.
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He's alert and oriented times four, Glasgow Coma Scale 15.
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His complaint is an injury to his nose.
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There is some swelling to his nose, no active bleeding, and a small hematoma above his right eyebrow.
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No loss of consciousness, no abnormal bleeding,
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midline spinal pain and tenderness.
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He is fully intact and coherent.
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Vital signs include heart rate of 102, blood pressure 144,
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oxygen saturation 99% on room air.
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Yeah.
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This is Charleston County BLS 69, and we will be arriving in approximately 10 minutes.
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Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401
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