Elderly man falls and sustains head injury at home, Little Rock AR
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a medical call on West 7th Street in Little Rock involving an 82-year-old man who fell at home and struck his head. The patient, who takes daily aspirin, was initially evaluated at Fort Roots before being diverted to UAMS for further treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Lonoke AR Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Good morning, Little Rock VA, this will be (name withheld) and (name withheld).
00:02
We're over here at Fort Roots with an 82-year-old male patient.
00:06
Had a fall at home earlier today, hit his head.
00:09
Family said he takes blood thinners but they said it's just aspirin daily.
00:15
Are we going to be willing to accept this patient or are we going to be diverted?
00:22
What's the patient's last name and last four?
00:26
(name withheld), (number withheld).
00:29
Let me check with a doctor.
00:31
On them.
00:34
Can you repeat your last?
00:36
We will be diverting due to no neurosurgery if I can get some vitals.
00:42
Ten four. I'll give you the trauma van number.
00:44
I've got it here in front of me.
00:46
That's going to be (name withheld) (number withheld).
00:51
(name withheld) (number withheld), heart rate 78, respiratory 16, blood pressure 128 over 74, sitting at 95% on room air.
01:02
(name withheld)'s wife advises go to UAMS.
01:05
Ten four, VA clear.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
W 7th St, Little Rock, AR 72205
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