73-year-old man falls near private residence in La Mesa, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 73-year-old man fell near his private residence in La Mesa, hitting his knee, side, and head. He is alert with no loss of consciousness but reports head and side pain. Emergency responders are transporting him to Grossmont Hospital for care.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:34
Transcript:
00:00
Hey, Grossmont, this is Chula Vista, looking to take a minor status trauma, the Sharp Chula Vista with a 10 minute ETA.
00:06
Run number, Charlie Victor, (number withheld).
00:10
That's CV (number withheld).
00:13
Let me know when you're ready for that full report, please.
00:17
We're ready, shark tool is open, go ahead.
00:21
This is going to be for a 73-year-old male fall.
00:25
This is where he goes.
00:26
Sounds like our patient was walking outside his private residence this evening when he experienced a mechanical trip in fall.
00:32
The patient states that he fell down to his knee and then his right flank and then struck his head on the concrete.
00:40
Patient has full recall the event, no loss of consciousness.
00:43
He is positive for some head pain, but the biggest complaint is going to be some right-sided flank pain.
00:50
He does not take any blood thinners,
00:53
no loss of consciousness.
00:56
As far as outward signs of trauma, he does have a very superficial abrasion to the top of his head.
01:02
No other outward signs of trauma.
01:06
Pulse of 70 normal sinus, blood pressure of 190 over 74, sounds like he has a history of hypertension.
01:12
Respirations are at 20, he is setting 98% on room air, clear lung sounds in all fields.
01:18
Patient also has a history of diabetes with a blood glucose of 303 milligrams per deciliter.
01:25
As far as treatment, we have the patient in a C-collar.
01:27
We have a 20-gauge IV established in the left hand and we're giving him a gram of tonal for that pain.
01:32
Is there anything else to clarify for your Grossmont?
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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