Elderly woman injured in apparent fall near McAlister Rd, Lincolnton NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded near McAlister Rd in Lincolnton for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman who reportedly suffered an unwitnessed fall and a suspected left hip fracture. She was conscious and stable during transport to Atrium Health Lincoln hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good morning, Atrium Health Lincoln.
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This is Catawba County Medic Number Seven, Paramedic Storey.
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We're in routine traffic with an 88-year-old female patient.
00:07
She had an unwitnessed fall.
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She was on the ground for approximately 10 to 15 minutes waiting for help to arrive.
00:15
We believe that she has fractured her left hip based off assessment there.
00:20
Initial pain scale of 10 out of 10, vital signs were stable.
00:23
Last set is heart rate of 77, sinus rhythm on a monitor, end towel up.
00:28
Thirty-five respiratory rate of one eight.
00:31
Oxygen ninety-six on room air and last blood pressure 138 over six A with a map of eighty-three.
00:39
She's alert and orientated in her way.
00:40
We'll be at your facility in approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
00:43
Also, it's a positive for left inner sheathed knife hitting her head though.
00:49
From the summit on arrival.
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Understood.
00:52
Medic seven clear and check.
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Location mentioned:
McAlister Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092
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