Elderly man injured in ground-level fall at hospital, Ishpeming MI
Medical EmergencyAn 80-year-old man fell at ground level and suffered a head injury with loss of consciousness. He has a large forehead cut, possible foot pain, and concerns about his right leg's position but no pain. Vital signs show abnormal heart rate and oxygen levels. He is being transported from the hospital with a secured airway and neck collar.
Audio|Source: Marquette County Public Safety Dispatch
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80-year-old male 80,
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unwitnessed, ground level, trip and fall.
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In his head,
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positive loss of consciousness.
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First half on scene, he was unresponsive for approximately 10 minutes before coming to.
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Positive for blood thinners.
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It's been a large laceration.
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His forehead has also got some left foot pain.
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Staff's concern, his right leg, is also appears to be shortened and externally rotated.
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However, he has no pain at all.
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We did manipulate that leg.
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He was able to flatten it out, stretch it out, no pain.
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Just a pulse learner sensation intact bilaterally.
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Current vital signs heart rate is 107, sinus rhythm on the monitor, oxygen saturations 95%.
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I'm on 6 liters of oxygen.
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He's normally had 1 liter all the time due to chronic heart and lung conditions.
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He sat to about 91%.
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On 3 liters, 1126, he's down on 95.
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Respiratory rates 24, blood pressure is 130 over 91, 130 over 91.
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Blood glucose levels,
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199, 199.
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GCS is 15.
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We have a patent airway established, cervical collar in place, and we're coming from the hospital in Ishpeming with an ET tube, approximately 15 to 20 minutes out.
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Location mentioned:
Saginaw St, Ishpeming, MI 49849
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