Elderly man treated after ground-level fall, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency services transported a 71-year-old man to Gaston Memorial Hospital after he fell from standing height. He reported back, head, and leg pain but had stable vital signs and no loss of consciousness.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Medic twenty-seven to Gaston, patient notification.
00:05
Come on, (name withheld).
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Hello Gaston, this is your friend from Cleveland Medic 27 en route to your facility.
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Routine traffic.
00:14
We're en route to your facility with a 71-year-old patient, male patient reference is going to be he fell at ground level.
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Patient is complaining of pain in the middle part of his back, midline.
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Patient gives that pain a nine out of ten.
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Patient is also experiencing a headache and pain in both of his legs.
00:34
Patient stated that he got up.
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Got weak in his legs, causing him to fall.
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Patient estimated time on the ground was approximately about 5 minutes.
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Patient was not bleeding, does not take any blood thinners, did not lose any consciousness, and was on the floor for approximately 5 minutes before EMS arrived.
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Vitals are as follows.
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Blood pressure is 122 over 62.
00:56
Heart rate is 75 with an SpO2 of 98 percent on room air.
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GCS is 15.
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Patient does have hearing aids, but no further information.
01:08
Twenty-seven at this time, we are currently about 9 minutes off from your facility.
01:12
Do you need any further?
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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