Elderly patient treated after fall near Medical Park, Wheeling WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near Medical Park for an elderly person who suffered a fall on a carpeted staircase. The patient, who takes blood thinners and has a recent cardiac history, did not sustain major injuries and was transported to Wheeling Hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Brooke WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Wheeling Hospital, this is Wheeling Fire Squad 3.
00:03
We're en route with an elderly female patient.
00:07
Chief complaint is a fall.
00:10
She fell down a few stairs.
00:12
She did not strike anything.
00:15
It was a carpeted stair.
00:16
Denies head, neck, or back pain, denied illness.
00:20
She is positive for blood thinners.
00:24
Also has a relevant medical history.
00:26
She had a cardiac event last week.
00:29
On the 7th, she was scheduled for surgery.
00:34
She currently has a balloon and a stent in place.
00:38
She is alert and oriented times four.
00:42
The vitals are as follows.
00:44
Pulse is 85 right now.
00:47
Pressure is 116 over 71.
00:49
Respirations are 16, lungs clear, 96% on room air.
00:54
We had one unsuccessful IV attempt.
00:59
We'll be at your facility in about three minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Medical Park Rd, Wheeling, WV 26003
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