Man injured in ladder fall near Court Dr, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 69-year-old man was injured after falling about 10 feet from a ladder near Court Dr in Gastonia. He sustained minor abrasions and skin tears but remained conscious and stable while being taken for trauma evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Unit 927, we are en route to your facility.
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Routine traffic, but a 69-year-old male.
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Reference is going to be a fall.
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Patient fell off the ladder approximately 10 feet in the air.
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Patient was on the ground for no more than 30 seconds.
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Patient is going to be at trauma activation.
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Patient has abrasions on the lower back and skin tears on his lower right leg, slightly above the knee.
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Patient also has a skin tear on his left forearm.
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No significant injuries noted at this time.
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Patient does not take any blood thinners or lost any consciousness during the fall.
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Patient reports rib pain on his right side.
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Vitals are as follows.
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Blood pressure is 132 over 83 on the monitor.
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Heart rate sitting at 71, and he is at 98% on room air.
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GCS is 15 for about 10 minutes out.
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Do you need anything further?
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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