Elderly woman falls and hits head in bathroom, Conway NH
Medical EmergencyAn 88-year-old woman fell forward in the bathroom and hit her head on the tub after getting up to go to the bathroom. She was found sitting on the floor, alert but with mild head soreness and some nausea. Her vital signs were stable. EMS is transporting her to the hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Source: Carroll County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Good evening. You've been out to utility coming in with an 88-year-old female patient. She complained tonight.
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She got up to go to the bathroom. After getting up from the bathroom, it sounds like she had a vague response.
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Fell forward, struck her head on the tub,
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unknown on LOC.
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Upon arrival, she was sitting on the floor of the bathroom, constantly oriented.
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Denies any neck or back pain, heads a little sore from where it struck the tub.
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She's also been a little nauseous with us.
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Otherwise, vitals are as followed. BP 158 or 87. She's 96% on room air.
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And she looks to sign a summit monitor in the 80s. I got a blood sugar of 124. 20 gauge in her left AC.
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5 of a break when on board for some nausea.
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Other than that, we're going to see you in probably 2 to 3 minutes. Sorry, any questions.
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Location mentioned:
Near White Mountain Hwy, North Conway, NH 03860
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