Fall injury near Calhoun St leads to hospital transport, Charleston SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near Calhoun St for a medical emergency involving an elderly individual who reportedly suffered a mechanical fall at home. The person had possible wrist and forearm injuries and was transported by Charleston 82 to Roper Downtown Hospital. No head, neck, or back pain was reported.
Audio|Heard on: Charleston SC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Charleston 82 to Roper Downtown Hospital.
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And it's away with a 78-year-old female patient coming from home.
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(Name withheld) had a witnessed mechanical fall tonight.
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No LFC, no blood thinners.
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Possible head strike, but patient not reporting any head, neck, or back pain.
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Chief complaint is right wrist and right forearm pain.
00:25
Patient has PMS intact in right hand.
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Mild deformity observed on right wrist.
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We haven't at this time.
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Okay,
00:35
so.
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Location mentioned:
Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401
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