Elderly man hospitalized after fall at home, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a home near Court Dr in Gastonia for an 86-year-old man who had an unwitnessed fall and showed signs of confusion. His vital signs were stable, and he was transported to CaroMont Hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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01:7
Transcript:
00:00
41P CaroMont, base.
00:02
Emergency station notification, that's a common accident.
00:08
People are hearing about this is 41P, transfer facility from home with an 86-year-old male called out today for a fall.
00:16
Patient had an unwitnessed fall in the bathroom this morning.
00:20
No sign of trauma at this time.
00:23
Is alert but not completely alert.
00:28
He's probably about a GCS of 13 at this time.
00:31
He is alert but resisting some interventions.
00:38
(Name withheld) says that he's not been the same for the last few days, so he has altered vitals.
00:43
That was 146 over 70.
00:45
Heart rate is currently at 110, 96% on room air.
00:49
BGO was 153.
00:51
Temperature was 99.
00:52
Call, about three out from here still unless you require further.
00:56
Is the patient injured and what is normal ECS?
01:02
No injuries reported.
01:03
Normal UCS is 50.
01:06
Okay.
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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