Elderly man transported after fall and breathing issues, Maplewood MN
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics transported a 74-year-old man after an accidental fall on his right hip near Beam Ave in Maplewood. He experienced shortness of breath and low oxygen levels. Responders provided oxygen, duoneb, and CPAP before taking him to St. John's Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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All right, we're coming in with a 74-year-old male.
00:05
Patient had an accidental fall striking his right hip.
00:12
Patient does take a blood thinner—he takes Xarelto.
00:15
He did not hit his head and he did not lose consciousness.
00:19
The right hip is shortened but now rotated.
00:24
Upon further assessment, patient was short of breath.
00:28
With expiratory wheezes, initial saturations 70%.
00:35
We've done non-rebreather duoneb.
00:39
Currently have CPAP.
00:42
Eighth is on a twelve lead.
00:45
Last blood pressure 141 over 84.
00:49
And we have a blood sugar of 124.
00:55
We'll be to St. John's Hospital here shortly with our yellow.
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Location mentioned:
Beam Ave, Maplewood, MN 55109
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