Elderly man treated for swollen knee after fall, Macomb County MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded near 19 Mile Road in Clinton Township to assist an 83-year-old man who injured his right knee in a fall earlier in the day. The patient, on blood thinners with a history of type one diabetes, experienced moderate swelling and pain in the affected knee. He was stable and transported to Henry Ford Hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Macomb MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
So you've made a report chart before. I'm on your facility with an 83-year-old male. She's complaining today he's got a swollen right knee after a fall. Fall occurred about 4:30 this afternoon. Patient called about 30 minutes ago. Right knee is swollen and painful to touch. Requesting fentanyl. Patient positioned at forty-five degrees for comfort. Reports pain as seven out of ten. Blood pressure is about 170 over 90, heart rate 106, and oxygen 96 percent. Blood sugar is 195. History of type one diabetes. On blood thinners. Denies hitting head or losing consciousness. Knee replacement 12 years ago on same knee. Transporting to Henry Ford Hospital.
So you've made a report chart before. I'm on your facility with an 83-year-old male. She's complaining today he's got a swollen right knee after a fall. Fall occurred about 4:30 this afternoon. Patient called about 30 minutes ago. Right knee is swollen and painful to touch. Requesting fentanyl. Patient positioned at forty-five degrees for comfort. Reports pain as seven out of ten. Blood pressure is about 170 over 90, heart rate 106, and oxygen 96 percent. Blood sugar is 195. History of type one diabetes. On blood thinners. Denies hitting head or losing consciousness. Knee replacement 12 years ago on same knee. Transporting to Henry Ford Hospital.
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Location mentioned:
19 Mile Rd, Clinton Township, MI 48038
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