82-year-old man falls, injures back and hand

Heard on: Saginaw MI 73SMMC (Hospital)

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We're going to be en route to 82, 82 year old male.

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Chief complaint is going to be a fall.

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Patient's going to be to you from Great Lakes, Great Lakes Emergency and Rehab.

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Sounds like patient tried to go to the bathroom with help assistance.

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Patient said that his right leg kind of gave out on him and he fell.

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Patient's denying hitting his head.

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Patient is on blood thinners.

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He takes Eliquis.

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No loss of consciousness.

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Patient does have a hematoma on his lower back and an abrasion to his right hand from the fall.

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Patient is alert and oriented, GCS of 15.

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Last vitals: heart rate of 70, 7-0, Blood pressure 104 over 72.

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Respirations 18, non-labored.

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Pulse oximeter bilaterally.

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SpO2 is 100% after a bear.

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Let's hear anything further.

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About five.

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Copy that. I'm right there.

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Copy that.

2026-10-23 09:11 UTC

Medical Emergency

Tittabawassee Rd, Saginaw, MI 48604

82-year-old man falls, injures back and hand

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As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS transported an 82-year-old man from a rehabilitation facility after he reportedly fell while trying to reach a bathroom with assistance. He had a lower back hematoma and right hand abrasion, denied hitting his head or losing consciousness, and was taken to a hospital emergency department.

82-year-old man falls, injures back and hand

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