Elderly person taken to hospital after repeated falls, Kansas City MO
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders transported an elderly male patient from a residence near NW Barry Rd in Kansas City, Missouri, to St. Luke's North Hospital after he reportedly experienced multiple falls and right knee issues. The patient was alert and oriented but showed signs of weakness and dehydration. Vital signs were monitored en route, including blood pressure, blood sugar, and oxygen levels.
Audio|Heard on: Clay MO Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
This is Tri County.
00:01
We're en route to your facility with an elderly male patient coming from home.
00:05
A chief complaint is frequent falls.
00:08
Patient states that he has some right knee issues.
00:13
It's caused some weakening in that side and he has fallen.
00:17
Multiple times over the last couple days.
00:19
Last night he fell in the evening time, and the family found him on the floor this morning.
00:27
He is alert and oriented per his normal.
00:31
Right now I have a blood pressure of 148 over 85.
00:34
He is in atrial fibrillation at a rate in the 120s.
00:37
Oxygen saturation 91 to 92 percent on room air.
00:40
Blood sugar was 151.
00:42
I do have a 20 gauge in the left hand.
00:48
He seems to be quiet.
00:53
Should be hydrated and just does not have a very good appearance.
00:59
We'll be at your facility in approximately ten to twelve minutes.
01:06
See on arrival, Barry clear.
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Location mentioned:
NW Barry Rd, Kansas City, MO
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