Elderly man falls at home, taken to hospital, Chula Vista CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 85-year-old man fell at his home near H St in Chula Vista while moving from his walker to his bed. He was alert and uninjured aside from minor trauma and mild alcohol intoxication. He was taken to Scripps Chula Vista Hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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02:21
Transcript:
00:00
Scripps Chula Vista Medic 54, they're going to go to Scripps Chula Vista today with a minor trauma.
00:04
It's going to be for an 85-year-old male.
00:07
Chief complaint of fall.
00:08
I have a run number for you of (number withheld).
00:12
Again, (number withheld).
00:15
Let me know when you're ready for full report.
00:18
Mercy Medic 417.
00:21
Ready 54, go ahead.
00:24
Thank you, Sheriff's Mercy.
00:25
We were called out today to a private residence again for an 85-year-old male.
00:29
Sounds like the patient stated approximately 15 minutes ago he was trying to move from his walker over to his bed and he had a mechanical trip and fall onto a carpeted surface.
00:39
Sounds like the patient fell toward his right side and broke his fall with his arm.
00:45
The patient denied hitting his head, denied any headache or back pain, denies any LOC or blood thinning medications at this time.
00:53
Patient states he's feeling completely fine.
00:58
He's denying any associated pain upon initial exam.
01:01
We're not seeing any outward signs of trauma.
01:02
He has PMS intact throughout with no deformity or instability noted anywhere.
01:09
The patient is currently under the influence of alcohol.
01:12
He states he's had quite a bit of liquor today.
01:17
Again, the patient upon arrival was alert and tracking laying on the ground, breathing full and effective, 18 times a minute, setting at ninety-seven percent room air.
01:24
He's alert and able to recall the full event.
01:27
Eyes were reactive.
01:28
We did have movement in all extremities.
01:30
Again, no neurological deficits noted at this time.
01:33
Patient has a blood pressure of 133 over 84.
01:36
Again, 133 over 84.
01:37
He had a heart rate that was 65 sinus on the monitor.
01:41
Patient had a sugar of 103.
01:44
Again, 103. Temperature was 98, within normal range.
01:49
At this time not anticipating the need for any treatment.
01:51
We have an ETA to the hospital approximately 7 minutes.
01:55
Is there anything further I can get you? Chris Mercy.
01:58
Can I just repeat as Ruspers and O two?
02:04
He's just breathing. Clear lung sounds bilaterally, setting at 98 percent room air.
02:11
Good copy, negative 54.
02:12
I'll go ahead and get Chris to this call.
02:14
Let him know you are coming with a social consideration.
02:16
I am going to clear at (number withheld).
02:19
(number withheld), have a good night.
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Location mentioned:
H St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
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