Elderly man injured after fall in Gaylord, Gaylord MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders transported a 68-year-old man to Otsego Memorial Hospital after he fell at a location near North Center Avenue in Gaylord. He reported head and tailbone pain and had low blood pressure. Paramedics noted high blood sugar levels and possible recent head surgery. He was alert with no clear neurological issues and was being treated for low blood pressure and monitored for a possible head injury.
Audio|Heard on: Cheboygan MI Hospital Group Calls
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01:25
Transcript:
00:00
We're off to you with a 68-year-old male.
00:06
Initials (name withheld).
00:08
Second initial (name withheld).
00:11
Date of birth (date withheld).
00:19
Patient called us for a fall and needed help getting up.
00:24
He was in pain, complaining of his tailbone.
00:27
He reported hitting his head.
00:29
He recently had some features put in his head.
00:32
He denies any bleeding or loss of consciousness.
00:38
No obvious neurological deficits noted.
00:42
The patient has alcohol on board.
00:46
Current blood pressure is 72 over 48.
00:53
Fluids are going wide open.
00:56
Random blood sugar is high; patient is diabetic.
01:02
We'll see you in about five minutes.
01:09
Can you repeat the date of birth?
01:14
The date of birth is (date withheld).
01:23
Okay, room assignment on arrival.
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Location mentioned:
N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735
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