Man injured after fall from chair at hospital, New Albany OH
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a man who fell from a folding chair while trying to reach something at Mount Carmel New Albany ER. He reported back pain and difficulty breathing, but showed no obvious injuries. Language assistance was requested to communicate with the patient.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin OH Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good evening, we're currently wrapped at your facility with a 56-year-old male.
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Chief complaint today is going to be a back injury.
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Patient was standing on a folding chair, trying to reach something when the chair collapsed and he fell.
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He states that it is hard to take a deep breath and it hurts.
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Current vitals are heart rate 68.
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Oxygen level 98%, remainder pressure 129 over 85.
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He is alert and oriented.
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It was an unwitnessed fall, so we're not really sure if there was any loss of consciousness or not.
00:28
No obvious injuries or deformities, no numbness or tingling, and there is a language barrier.
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Nothing further, will see you in about two to three.
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121, can you let us know in advance of language so we can get assistance on the line, please?
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We are not sure what type of language they speak.
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I'm sorry.
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No worries, see you on arrival.
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You know how many else?
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Location mentioned:
Smith's Mill Rd, New Albany, OH 43054
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