Elderly patient falls repeatedly after surgery, Columbus IN
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a home near North Hickory Lane where a recovering surgical patient had fallen several times. The patient showed no injuries but was reported unstable, prompting evaluation for possible rehabilitation.
Audio|Heard on: Southeastern Indiana Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:00
Home patient just had gallbladder surgery a week ago.
00:04
Family stated that (name withheld) has been having more frequent falls, unknown cause.
00:10
(Name withheld) has fallen three times today with no injuries. Family is worried that (name withheld) may not be stable enough to stay at home and might need rehab.
00:24
Vitals are normal.
00:25
Normal sinus on the monitor.
00:27
Sugar was 147.
00:28
Blood pressure 120 over 70.
00:31
(Name withheld) says sometimes experiencing shortness of breath.
00:33
Does not wear oxygen but has COPD.
00:36
Wears CPAP at night.
00:38
Sats are at 98%.
00:40
Lungs are clear and equal bilaterally.
00:42
We're going to be pulling in about 1 minute if you don't need anything further.
00:48
We'll have a room assignment when you arrive.
00:59
Near North Hickory Lane, hang up.
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Location mentioned:
N Hickory Ln, Columbus, IN 47203
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