Elderly man injured in apparent fall on Rivers Ave, North Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a possible fall on Rivers Avenue involving an approximately 68-year-old man. The patient appeared to have struck his head in the fall and reported pain in the head, chest, and leg areas. There was possible loss of consciousness and signs of alcohol involvement. The patient was conscious and stable when assessed, with normal vital signs.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Evening, this is a Medic 86.
00:02
I'm about eight to ten minutes away at the 68th.
00:05
That's a sixty-eight-year-old male.
00:08
Patient suffered a fall near Rivers Avenue, fell forward, and struck his head.
00:16
Possible loss of consciousness.
00:17
Currently complaining of head pain, non-cardiac chest pain, and leg pain.
00:26
It's currently GPS 15, ANO4.
00:29
ETOH is on board.
00:30
Heart rate 66.
00:31
Blood pressure is 135 over 75.
00:33
He's 99% on room air.
00:35
I'll have a BG out for you shortly.
00:36
Do you have any questions or orders for me?
00:40
Patient on blood thinner?
00:44
Patient says maybe.
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Location mentioned:
Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC
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