Medical crew responds to fall near Court Dr, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted an elderly man who apparently fell and hit his head near Court Dr in Gastonia. The man, who was on blood thinners, sustained a laceration to his temple but had controlled bleeding. He was transported to a hospital and was about five minutes from arrival at the time of the report.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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26A,
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I got a 74-year-old male.
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A 78-year-old male.
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He was walking, tripped and hit his head.
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He is on blood thinners.
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He takes warfarin.
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He's got a laceration on his right temple; bleeding controlled.
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Right now his pressure is 164 over 92.
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Heart rate 72, oxygen saturation is 95 on room air.
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Respiration 16.
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We are about 5 minutes out from your facility.
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Would you like anything further?
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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