82-year-old man refuses transport after fall, Newark DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 82-year-old man fell but did not lose consciousness or hit his head. He is on blood thinners and has low oxygen levels. Despite being advised of the health risks and lack of others at home to help, he refused medical transport.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:48
Transcript:
00:00
This is BLS Unit C9 with an 82-year-old male.
00:03
How do you find me?
00:05
Hi there.
00:07
Again, BLS Unit C9 was an 82-year-old male who had a fall.
00:13
Did not lose consciousness and did not hit his head.
00:16
He is on blood thinners.
00:19
Oxygen levels at 88 percent.
00:24
Heart rate 78.
00:26
Blood pressure 170 over 80.
00:31
Patient has history of hypertension.
00:35
Refusing transport.
00:38
Patient also has history of COPD.
00:41
Airway, breathing and circulation are clear.
00:46
We have relevant medical questions.
00:48
What blood thinner is he on?
00:51
Does he understand the risks, including possible brain bleeding while on blood thinners?
01:01
He understands and acknowledges the risks.
01:07
Is anyone else in the house with him?
01:12
No, it is just him.
01:14
Please advise him he is at higher risk since no one else is present to assist if his condition worsens.
01:23
Delayed signs of head trauma can develop.
01:28
Acknowledged with your document number.
01:36
Patient continues refusing transport after advice.
01:39
If so,
01:40
document refusal according to protocol.
01:43
Okay.
01:47
Time noted.
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Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
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