Elderly woman taken to hospital after fall, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported an elderly woman to Gaston Memorial Hospital after she fell and sustained minor facial injuries. Her vital signs were stable, and she has a history of dementia. She declined a cervical collar before transport.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good morning, this is Dallas 186.
00:06
I'm going to route to your facility with an 83-year-old female in reference to a fall.
00:11
Upon arrival, patient was face down on the floor.
00:15
She has a laceration and bruising to her nose.
00:20
Also has some bruising above her right eye.
00:26
Her vitals are stable.
00:28
She's got blood pressure of 142 over 72, pulse is 96,
00:32
respirations are 18, 95% on room air, temperature of 97.9,
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GCS of 15. Patient has dementia and no blood thinners.
00:46
Patient has refused a C collar as verified by her nurse.
00:51
Unless you have any further, we'll be at your facility in about three to five minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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