Elderly woman injured in fall on stairs, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 72-year-old woman slipped on concrete stairs while leaving her home near South Park Street in Madison. She struck her back and head but remained conscious and alert. She reported moderate back and head pain and was taken to Meriter Hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Meriter Med 6, en route to Meriter, 10-minute ETA.
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We are bringing you a 72-year-old female coming from home today.
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Patient is alert and oriented times four, GCS of 15 at this time.
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She was exiting her house when she slipped on a couple of concrete stairs,
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fell back, and struck her back,
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her lower back and the back of her head.
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No loss of consciousness.
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No blood thinners.
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No abrasions to the back of her head.
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No abrasions to her back either, complaining of lower back pain and some head pain.
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She rates the pain a five out of ten at rest, able to stand and take a few steps with slight pain increase.
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Current vitals are as follows.
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Pulse rate 78 and regular, blood pressure 140 over 90, respirations 18 and normal.
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Non-labored, oxygen saturation 97 percent on room air, blood sugar 144.
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Any questions, comments, or concerns? We'll see in about ten.
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Location mentioned:
S Park St, Madison, WI 53715
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