Elderly patient transported after fall in Gastonia, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted an elderly patient who experienced a minor fall at a nursing home in Gastonia. The patient was alert and had minor left arm pain but no significant injuries. The patient was transported for routine evaluation at CaroMont Main Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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D12P to CaroMont Main, routine patient indication.
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Yes ma'am, I'm routine to your facility with an 86-year-old male current GCS of 14.
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The patient's GCS is his baseline.
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We were called up to the nursing home in reference to a fall.
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The nursing home states that they heard a loud thud and walked into the room.
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They saw him sitting on the ground.
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The patient has no complaints.
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Of any head, neck, or back pain.
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He does say that his left arm hurts.
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There were no obvious deformities.
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No vitals. His blood pressure was 140 over 90.
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Heart rate of 86, 86% on room air.
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His blood sugar was six.
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Temperature was 98.1.
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The patient is not on any blood thinners.
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I've got the facility about anything hurt.
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Careful.
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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