Elderly woman injured in fall at home, Gastonia NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services transported a 68-year-old woman from her home after she fell the previous night, causing pain and bruising to her left leg. She was treated with pain relief medication and taken to Gaston Memorial Hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is Spencer Mountain EMS 8 on board.
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I have a 68-year-old female, GCS of 15, coming in today from home with a complaint of a fall that happened last night.
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She has pain to the left lower leg.
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No deformity noted, but there is some bruising and pain with movement.
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Pain rated 10 out of 10, currently on the monitor.
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Ninety sinus.
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Ninety-three percent on room air.
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Nineteen respirations and tidals are thirty-four.
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Blood pressure is at 135 over 66.
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IV given 50 micrograms of fentanyl and 4 milligrams of Zofran.
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If you have further questions or orders, I'll be at your facility in about ten to twelve minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Court Dr, Gastonia, NC 28054
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