Elderly man treated for broken arm after fall, Steubenville OH
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 88-year-old man fell at home and injured his left arm, causing a suspected fracture. He also struck his head and had a controlled nosebleed. He is on blood thinners and received morphine for pain while being transported to Trinity Medical Center West by EMS.
Audio|Heard on: Jefferson OH Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Inbound your facility, 88 male coming from home.
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Fell tried to catch himself with his left arm,
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stayed as possible broken arm on dispatch.
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When we arrived, he's got a
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obvious deformity to the mid-shaft, humorous.
00:20
The patient stated he also struck his head, denied any loss of consciousness, denies any head neck or back pain.
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He did have a nosebleed, however it was controlled prior to our arrival.
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The patient is on eloquist, pupils are PERRL.
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He does have good MSPs intact in the affected extremity left arm.
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Current vitals on the patient, Pulse 70, BP 127 over 63.
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Respirations 18 are regular.
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Patient flirting oriented, he's had a total of 5 milligrams IM of morphine, stated it took the pain down from a 8 to a 4, however it's climbing back up with the bumps in the road.
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I'm calling for orders for an additional 5 milligrams of morphine.
01:08
Can you guys give orders for that?
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Okay, for additional 4 morphine.
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This is Dr.
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Uplohai.
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Copy that, okay for additional morphine.
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We'll see the facility here, approximately 5 to 7.
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Better report at best time.
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Location mentioned:
Johnson Rd, Steubenville, OH 43952
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