Elderly man falls multiple times, sustained minor cuts, Romney WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 85-year-old man fell several times recently, including today and last week, sustaining small cuts on his elbows but no head injuries. He has diabetes and COPD, was alert and stable with normal vital signs, and was transported by basic life support to Hampshire Memorial Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Marion WV Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:43
Transcript:
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Yes, sir, I have on board an 85-year-old male, he's awake and oriented times four, with a GCS of 15.
00:09
Patient fell this morning,
00:11
needed assistance up.
00:15
Also has fallen in the middle of the night, but refused transport by us.
00:23
Family stated that he was doing all right yesterday,
00:27
then just started having a hard time balancing himself.
00:32
No loss of consciousness, denied cutting his head.
00:36
Some history of falling, family said he had fallen three times last week,
00:42
but denied head injuries or loss of consciousness any of those times.
00:48
Physical assessment shows a small cut on both elbows.
00:54
No active bleeding.
00:55
Bandages applied.
00:59
Vital signs: blood pressure 124 over 72.
01:04
Heart rate of 70.
01:07
Patient was on oxygen prior to our arrival.
01:11
Sitting at 97 percent on 6 liters via nasal cannula.
01:14
Respiratory rate of 16.
01:17
Is diabetic, blood sugar 179.
01:21
Has not taken any of his daily medications.
01:27
Also has COPD, lung sounds clear and equal bilaterally.
01:31
Stable for transport via basic life support, 15 minutes away.
01:42
Do you have any questions for me?
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Location mentioned:
Sunrise Blvd, Romney, WV 26757
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