Elderly man hospitalized after multiple falls, Gaylord MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders transported a 74-year-old man to Otsego Memorial Hospital in Gaylord after he suffered multiple falls over several days. The patient had visible injuries, was somewhat lethargic, and showed signs of sinus dysrhythmia and low blood pressure. His condition was stable as he was alert, communicative, and breathing normally during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Cheboygan MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Hey gang, we are inbound with a 74-year-old male, date of birth (number withheld).
00:09
Sorry, (number withheld).
00:14
First initial (name withheld), last initial (name withheld).
00:19
Chief complaint today was a fall needing a lift assist.
00:23
Upon arrival, patient is pretty bloody and beat up from all of the different falls that he's had over the last couple of days.
00:31
A little lethargic.
00:34
Put him on the monitor.
00:35
I'm showing sinus dysrhythmia, a little arrest in there every now and then.
00:41
Current heart rate is 83, blood pressure 96 over 76.
00:46
Sitting at 96% on room air.
00:48
He is conversant and pleasant.
00:49
He is alert and oriented times four.
00:53
We are unable to get IV access at this time.
00:58
So if you require nothing further from us, we should be to your destination in about 15 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI 49735
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