Elderly man transported for fall injuries and possible infection, North Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 80-year-old man was transported to Trident ER after a fall at home causing right shoulder and rib pain. There is also a possible urinary tract infection. The patient had stable vital signs and reported mild pain.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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This is Berkeley County, Medic 22, inbound year facility with an 80-year-old male that's coming from home.
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Chief complaint is going to be shoulder pain, right-sided shoulder pain and right-sided rib pain secondary to a slip and fall off his bed.
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Patient was unable to get up.
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Rates the pain 2 out of 10.
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No deformities are bruising noted.
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Also provided suspicion of potential UTI as well.
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Last hundred bottles I got was a heart rate of 70 with a blood pressure of 148 over 52.
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SpO2 is 96% on room air.
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Long as you're clear in all fields, respirations 14.
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Do I have you established for you?
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He has received so far 200.
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Matter for the crisis orders.
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State report.
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Location mentioned:
Medical Plaza Dr, North Charleston, SC 29406
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