Elderly man hospitalized after fall near Johnson Dr, Litchfield MN
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS transported an elderly man from Meeker Manor to Meeker Memorial Hospital after he reportedly fell while getting out of bed. The man, who had a recent knee replacement and uses blood thinners, struck his head but did not lose consciousness. His condition appeared stable with normal vital signs during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Meeker MN Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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On board I have an 88 year old male coming from Meeker Manor.
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Sounds like patient had a fall this morning.
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Patient was getting out of bed, had a recent left knee replacement, felt like his knee gave out on him,
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fell down on the floor.
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Patient reported he did strike his head.
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There was no loss of consciousness.
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He is positive for blood thinner use,
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not complaining of any major headache or back pain right now, just stating that his left knee still feels a little achy.
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Current set of vitals they have for you, heart rate is sixty-eight.
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Last blood pressure 142 over 78.
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He's standing at 97 percent on two liters of oxygen via nasal cannula, which he is chronically on.
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Should be your facility in about five minutes.
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Any questions?
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Location mentioned:
Johnson Dr, Litchfield, MN 55355
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