Elderly man falls and is treated for knee pain and breathing issues, Lanham MD
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, an 89-year-old man fell at home and is being taken to Doctors Community Hospital. He has pain in his left knee and a history of COPD. His vital signs are stable and he is receiving oxygen.
Audio|Heard on: Prince George's MD EMS-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Prince George's County, ambulance 819 to Doctors Community Hospital.
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Doctor's online.
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Go ahead.
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We are here with an 89-year-old male, priority three, check up after the fall.
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The patient is coming from home.
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The patient's daughter stated that the patient tripped and fell in his room.
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Right now, he's complaining of left knee pain.
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Don't believe he hit his head.
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No loss of consciousness, he's not taking any blood thinners.
00:31
Current vitals are blood pressure 130 over 70,
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heart rate was 86.
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Oxygen saturation was on room air 88.
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The patient does have an issue of COPD and is normally on two liters of oxygen.
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Right now we have the patient on two liters.
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Oxygen saturation is at 92%.
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Our ETA is in about five minutes priority three.
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Okay, see you there.
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Location mentioned:
Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706
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