Elderly man injured in fall on stairs, Encinitas CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an elderly man sustained a head laceration and left leg pain after a mechanical fall on carpeted stairs near Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas. Paramedics from Tri-City responded, stabilized the patient with a C-collar, and transported him to Scripps Encinitas Hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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02:36
Transcript:
00:00
Tri-City RA 103 with a transport to Encinitas.
00:06
Tri-City RA 103, got a patient requested transport to Scripps Encinitas on CAD number (number withheld).
00:16
Looking for a base hospital order for transport, elderly patient to Scripps Encinitas who had a fall.
00:26
Calling the officer with prior residence on our patient sitting on the stairs. Per patient, he had a witnessed mechanical fall while ambulating up the stairs.
00:34
Two carpeted stairs were missed by family.
00:38
No loss of consciousness.
00:40
They were able to call 911.
00:43
Patient breathing effectively, lungs sounds bilateral, moving all extremities, no deficits.
00:51
Patient has a head laceration, may need stitches. Bleeding controlled prior to arrival.
01:00
Patient reports pain in the left leg.
01:07
Blood pressure at 134 over 64, heart rate 80, normal sinus rhythm.
01:16
Patient not complaining of additional pain.
01:20
Patient requesting transport to Scripps Encinitas for evaluation and possible stitches.
01:29
History of high blood pressure, no blood thinners.
01:35
Patient stabilized with a C-collar and transported.
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Location mentioned:
Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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