Elderly woman injured in fall at Aberdeen care home, Aberdeen MD
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted an elderly woman who fell at a care facility near McHenry Rd in Aberdeen, Maryland. The woman struck her head and injured her right leg. She was alert with no head pain but reported leg pain and was transported to Aberdeen Medical Center for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Harford MD Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Good afternoon,
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Aberdeen. This is Harford County Paramedic 92 on board.
00:05
We have an 85 year old female.
00:08
She has had a mechanical fall.
00:11
She struck her head against the door and fell on her right leg.
00:16
She is not complaining of any head pain, only minor leg pain at this time.
00:21
She does not have any deformities or altered consciousness.
00:24
She is priority three at this time.
00:29
Patient is also on hospice and medications.
00:33
The family requested she be taken local due to hospice status.
00:38
Vitals within normal range with respirations at 16 and oxygen saturation at 97 percent.
00:46
Consult for acceptance of the patient.
00:50
Does the family want evaluation of the head injury, or what is the indication for hospital transport?
00:58
Because of the patient complaining of leg pain.
01:02
Is the leg deformed?
01:05
Injuries to her head.
01:06
She said she struck it on the way down, but denies pain.
01:11
Main complaint is her right leg.
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Aberdeen will be happy to accept this patient.
01:18
Hey (name withheld), can you do copy? Have any go to the patient?
01:22
Yes, 92 copies.
01:24
We'll see you in about 15 minutes.
01:26
Copy clear.
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Location mentioned:
McHenry Rd, Aberdeen, MD 21001
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