Double amputee falls in detention center and hits head, Summerville SC
Medical EmergencyA double amputee inside a detention center slipped off his bed and fell, hitting his head. He complained of a headache but had no nausea or blood thinner use. Vital signs were stable, and a cervical collar was applied for safety.
Audio|Source: Dorchester County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Station's coming from near Hodge Rd, at the detention center.
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He was a double amputee.
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He accidentally slid off his bed and fell on the hard ground.
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He nearly called for help. He wasn't on the ground long, but he did hit his head.
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He's not on any blood thinners. He stated no loss nausea.
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There's a small...
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Robert Allen, and the epic response.
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Station of the tall-goos, I'm gonna break with his head, complaints about a headache.
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Coffee, (number withheld).
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What pressure is 148 over 105, 148 over 105, heart rate is 66 with an oxygen level of 100 cents. I have a cervical collar in place for safety measures.
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And I'll be there in about 10 minutes. Do you have any questions?
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Location mentioned:
Near Hodge Rd, Summerville, SC 29483
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