Elderly woman with swollen ankle after multiple falls, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly woman had three falls and now has a swollen left ankle. She is on blood thinners and oxycodone. Vital signs are stable with oxygen support. No other injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good afternoon.
00:01
This is Charleston County, Medic unit.
00:02
I'm coming at near 7th.
00:03
The patient is an elderly female who had multiple falls.
00:07
The family said the patient had three falls, the last one being last night around 1900 hours,
00:12
with significant swelling to her left ankle.
00:16
There is some warmth and swelling noted on the ankle.
00:19
Unable to feel for deformity, but the ankle is warm and swollen.
00:27
Family reports patient is on blood thinners.
00:29
She also takes oxycodone and currently blood pressure is 110 over 85.
00:35
Pulse is about 100 and is being monitored.
00:39
Oxygen saturation is 98 percent on 4 liters oxygen via nasal cannula, respiratory rate is about 12.
00:46
Initially, the respiratory rate was about 8; patient received 0.4 milligrams of medication and is now at about 4 or 5.
00:55
Confirming there are no other injuries from the falls besides the ankle and no other affected areas.
01:05
Patient is on Eliquis.
01:07
No other complaints from the fall.
01:09
Family says the patient twisted her ankle.
01:12
And what is the Glasgow Coma Scale?
01:15
Currently GCS is 14.
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Location mentioned:
Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29425
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