Elderly man transported after fall near Calhoun St, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS crew in Charleston responded to a home near Calhoun Street for an elderly man who experienced an apparent fall while walking his dog. The patient was alert, denied any head injury or pain, and was transported to a hospital for evaluation. Vital signs were stable, and medical staff noted a history of dementia.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Charleston 24, we're en route non-emergent with an elderly male.
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We're about 10 minutes out.
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Coming from home, patient had an unwitnessed fall while walking his dog.
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States he lost his balance.
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Denies head strike or loss of consciousness.
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Doesn't take any blood thinners.
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Does have a history of dementia.
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He is at his normal baseline at this time.
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He is unable to walk without assistance.
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He is normally able to walk independently.
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He is able to bear weight, no obvious injuries or complaints of pain.
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Levels are as follows.
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Seventy-one for a heart rate,
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Ninety-five percent on room air, blood sugar of ninety-four,
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Blood pressure one hundred twenty-eight over sixty-eight.
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Do you have any questions?
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Location mentioned:
Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
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