Elderly woman transported after apparent fall, Columbia SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported an elderly woman to a hospital in Columbia after an apparent mechanical fall near Taylor and Marion streets. She complained of weakness and dizziness but showed no signs of trauma or loss of consciousness. The patient, who uses home oxygen and has a history of COPD and high blood pressure, was stable and being monitored en route.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Report is for Baptist if you're ready.
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Always ready, you ready for Baptist?
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Baptist, this is County 203, we're currently en route to your facility non-emergent at this time with a female patient.
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Chief complaint of weakness, dizziness,
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onset of one day.
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Along with that, patient did have a mechanical fall from a standing position approximately 1 hour ago.
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She did her head hit.
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She did hit her head.
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Negative for any trauma.
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Negative for LOC.
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Unsure if patient was on blood thinners.
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She is in the C-collar for precaution.
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Patient has a history of COPD and high blood pressure.
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She's on three liters at home 24-7.
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She was at 82% of room air.
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She's currently on eight liters.
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Nasal cannula at ninety-seven percent.
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Other vitals are as follows.
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Blood pressure is 158 over 80, pulse 96 irregular, respirations 18 irregular.
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She has an oral temperature of 98.6, and a BGL of 215.
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We should be to her facility in approximately 12 minutes.
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That's good copy 203.
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Got this clear.
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Location mentioned:
Taylor at, Marion St, Columbia, SC 29220
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