Elderly man injured in fall down stairs, Winston Salem NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted an 86-year-old man who fell down stairs and briefly lost consciousness. He was reported to have high blood pressure and was transported to Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Forsyth NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Unit 33, Baptist patient notification.
00:03
This is Baptist.
00:04
Go ahead.
00:05
This is ambulance 33 paramedic group.
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I like it.
00:08
We’re trying to get through with an 86-year-old male patient.
00:11
He’s complaining of a mechanical fall down some steps.
00:14
It was approximately six to eight feet.
00:18
Family said he had a brief period of unconsciousness.
00:24
He does not remember the event at this time.
00:27
No history of dementia.
00:28
Currently has a heart rate of 102 and oxygen of 97%.
00:31
Sugar level 125.
00:33
Blood pressure is 208 over 120.
00:37
Pupils were reactive.
00:40
We will see you in about ten minutes.
00:42
He has IV access and a collar in place.
00:44
How do you address?
00:46
You said this was downstairs as well?
00:49
Ten four.
00:50
What is the patient’s GCS?
00:53
He has a GCS of 14 at this time.
00:56
Ten four, we will start the patient in bed twenty-six upon arrival.
00:59
Bed 26, that is clear.
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Location mentioned:
Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157
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