Elderly man treated for pain after mechanical fall, Pawleys Island SC
Medical EmergencyAn 86-year-old man from a memory care unit suffered a mechanical fall and complains of pubic pain. There was no head injury or blood thinner use. The patient lost his catheter. Vital signs include a blood pressure of 159/6, oxygen saturation of 98%, and normal breathing.
Audio|Source: Georgetown County Public Saftey
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Georgetown, this is Midway Medic 25.
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We're coming to you from the glorious harbor landing here in Pawleys Island.
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We're going to you with a...
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86-year-old male.
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Chief Complaint today is going to be pubis pain.
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A patient had a mechanical fall.
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A.O.
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to base-line, GCS 14, coming from the memory care unit.
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No head strike, no blood thinners on board.
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He did knock his catheter, lose.
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Current set of vitals are as follows.
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Last blood pressure is 159 over 6.
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Again, that's 1.59 over 6.
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R.8 of 70.
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FPSD is 98% in room air, and respirations are 16, non-labored.
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If nothing further, we'll be at your cell in approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
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Pawleys Island, SC
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