Elderly person injured in fall near Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted an elderly man who experienced worsening lower back pain following a fall several days earlier at a private residence near Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa. The patient was alert and stable, reporting no loss of consciousness. He was transported to Sharp Grossmont Hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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All right, so responding to a private residence for an elderly male.
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Chief complaint is lower back pain.
00:07
He had a fall three days ago due to a mechanical trip and fall.
00:12
This triggered his lower back pain.
00:14
They said the pain did not resolve, so they called 911 today for some scans.
00:21
Upon arrival,
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Patient was found on the couch.
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Alert, heart rate times four, GCS of 15.
00:28
He denied any loss of consciousness during the fall.
00:30
No blood thinners; only complaining of isolated lower back pain and no trauma concerns for us.
00:38
He is able to move all four extremities.
00:41
PMS intact, skin signs are good.
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Probable signs are as follows.
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He has a heart rate of 110.
00:48
Breathing 18 times a minute, oxygen saturation 99% on room air.
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Blood pressure 168 over 90.
00:58
Temperature 98 degrees and blood sugar 170.
01:03
He mentioned some constipation.
01:07
Last bowel movement was five days ago; no anticipated treatment.
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We are about 10 minutes out from Sharp Grossmont Hospital.
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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