Elderly man injured in basement fall, Wheeling WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to a report of an elderly man who fell in his basement and suffered severe pain in his right hip. The patient was alert, in stable condition, and transported to Wheeling Medical Park for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Brooke WV Hospital Group Calls
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01:39
Transcript:
00:00
Paramedic Wolf 0-2-(number withheld).
00:03
Inbound, Wheeling Medical Park, 84-year-old male patient.
00:07
(name withheld) in his basement fell, landing on his right hip, severe pain in his right hip.
00:12
He feels most comfortable with his leg bent at the knee and holding it.
00:19
Severe pain on palpation on the outside of the hip.
00:22
Hasn't broken his hip before, but broke his other hip about a year ago.
00:26
Not on blood thinner.
00:28
Didn't strike his head or lose consciousness.
00:30
Is alert, sitting there upon our arrival.
00:33
We got the mega mover on the cot in a high power position.
00:36
He's continuing to hold the leg in a position of comfort.
00:40
Blood pressure is 170 over 86, pulse 68, respiratory rate 18.
00:44
97% on the pulse oximeter.
00:48
18 gauge lock.
00:50
Left AC, blood sugar 126.
00:53
He has 50 micrograms of fentanyl on board, which he says has helped his pain.
00:57
At this time, he doesn't think he needs any more.
01:02
Regular sinus rhythm on the monitor, has a cardiac history under control lately.
01:06
That's what we've usually taken him in for.
01:08
He still has his sense of humor and is alert and oriented.
01:12
ETA to Wheeling Medical Park about 10 minutes.
01:17
Okay, your number is (number withheld).
01:21
Do you want to repeat that number again, please? I'm sorry.
01:30
(number withheld).
01:32
(number withheld).
01:34
Thank you, and the patient wants to remind me that he is an 86-year-old, not an 84-year-old.
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Location mentioned:
Medical Park Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
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