Elderly woman transported after repeated falls, Gastonia NC
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a 72-year-old woman from her home to CaroMont Main Hospital after multiple recent falls caused hip pain. The patient, who is on a blood thinner and has a history of transient ischemic attacks, was alert with stable vital signs during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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CaroMont Main, Piedmont Medical Center EMS 13,
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Trauma notification.
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Yeah, calling CaroMont Main, go ahead.
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This is Piedmont Medical Center EMS 13, coming to you routine at this time with a 72-year-old (name withheld) coming from home.
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Chief complaint today is left hip pain.
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(Name withheld) stated she has had multiple falls in the past couple of days, the most recent about 24 hours ago.
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Patient is on blood thinner Xarelto.
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She denies and has denied any loss of consciousness.
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Patient is unable to bear weight on the left leg.
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Current status: heart rate 96,
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97% on room air, blood pressure 152 over 70, and normal blood glucose level.
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Patient has a Glasgow Coma Score of 14, which is normal for her, per family.
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She has a history of chronic transient ischemic attacks as well.
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If you don't have any further, we should arrive in about 25 minutes or so.
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How do you copy?
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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