Elderly man injured in fall near Court Dr, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, caromont EMS responded to a possible medical emergency near Court Dr involving an elderly man who reportedly fell down stairs and suffered a head injury. The patient was on blood thinners and had a small laceration and swelling on his head. A small trauma activation was initiated, and vital signs were taken at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Caromont EMS 14, small trauma activation.
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We did it like the wrong way, go ahead.
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I have a 79-year-old male patient who fell down four stairs approximately 5 ft and hit his head.
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He is on blood thinners.
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He has a small laceration and swelling to the back of his head.
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Vitals are as follows: heart rate 73, oxygen on room air, blood pressure 182 over 93, which is his baseline.
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Do you require any further?
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ETA eight to ten.
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Copy.
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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