Elderly woman injured in fall near Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel assisted an elderly woman experiencing right hip pain following a mechanical fall near Santa Fe Dr in Encinitas. The patient, who did not strike her head, was alert and responsive. She was transported to a local hospital for evaluation of a possible hip injury.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:40
Transcript:
00:00
Scripps La Jolla Medic Two Six One, I think my engine, Engine Two Six Three, sent the call to you.
00:05
It's (number withheld).
00:10
If they didn't, it's fine.
00:12
I have a full report for you.
00:13
We're headed to Encinitas with a mild trauma and we'll be there in about 10 min.
00:18
When are you ready?
00:20
Chief, go ahead.
00:24
Copy. Okay, Medic 261 arrived on scene at a private residence in the Rancho Santa Fe area to find a 97-year-old female patient with right hip pain after a fall on Tuesday.
00:44
The patient stated it was a mechanical trip and fall, slipping on water and hitting her hip.
00:49
She did not hit her head.
00:52
She has had aches and pains and limited ability to move around.
00:56
She also had limited oral and water intake.
01:00
Pain increased, prompting 911 activation today.
01:05
Upon arrival, the patient was seated in a wheelchair.
01:10
She met us at the front door area.
01:12
The vital signs are as recorded in the chart.
01:19
Medical history shows the patient takes Eliquis.
01:24
Reason for taking the medication unknown but taken regularly.
01:31
Permanent IV established and medication administered.
01:44
We're about 10 minutes from Encinitas.
02:03
Patient breathing normally, oxygen saturation 100%, alert and responsive.
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Location mentioned:
Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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