Elderly woman injured in fall, taken to hospital, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported an elderly woman who fell and injured her arm and knee near Court Dr in Gastonia. The bleeding was controlled, her arm was stabilized in a sling, and her vital signs were stable during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:54
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, we're coming to your facility with a 79-year-old female.
00:04
She took a fall this afternoon.
00:05
She fell, lost her balance, and hit her arm and her knee on the side of the bed.
00:10
She has a bandage on her right knee.
00:12
The bleeding has been controlled and is now wrapped.
00:14
Her right arm has a deformity and some bruising.
00:17
It is currently in a sling.
00:18
Pulse, motor, and sensory functions are all present and normal.
00:21
Most recent blood pressure is 150 over 82.
00:24
Pulse rate is 70, respiratory rate is 20 and regular.
00:28
Oxygen saturation is 99% on room air.
00:29
We will arrive in about eight minutes.
00:31
Do you require further instructions?
00:39
What blood thinner?
00:48
She is not sure about the name of the blood thinner.
00:52
She thinks it might be Xarelto.
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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