Elderly man with knee pain refuses medical assessment, Columbia SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a 66-year-old man at a residential care facility near Garners Ferry Rd in Columbia for knee pain. The patient reported knee pain with unclear cause and a prior fall, had a history of dementia, refused vital checks, and was transported to the hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Dorn VA, Richland 263.
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Go ahead.
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Two six three is currently in a care facility with a 66-year-old male.
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Chief complaint is pain in the left knee.
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Patient is coming from a residential care facility.
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Initially, the patient stated that he had fallen and then changed his statement.
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He stated that he was not sure why his knee hurts.
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Patient has a history of dementia and GCS of 14.
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He is refusing all vitals.
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He has respirations of 18 and regular.
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ETA is approximately 10 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
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