Elderly man injured after fall exiting vehicle, Maryville IL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 86-year-old man fell while exiting a vehicle and injured his forehead. He did not lose consciousness and has a small bump on his forehead without bleeding. He is currently resting and was transported to Anderson Hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Madison IL Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Anderson Hospital, Anderson Hospital, Glen Carbon 1941.
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Anderson, Godin.
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Good afternoon, Anderson Hospital, Glen Carbon 1941.
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We're inbound to your facility with an 8-minute ETA on board.
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Today I have an 86-year-old male patient who fell when he was getting out of the vehicle.
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The patient denies any loss of consciousness, a person that witnessed the fall.
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Also,
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I can attest that there was no loss of consciousness.
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The patient struck his right forehead on the ground.
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There's a little bit of a goose egg on his right forehead,
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no bleeding at this time.
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Currently, resting comfortably with the vitals to follow.
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Pulse of 78,
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O2 set at 90 on room air, 141 over 48 for blood pressure in about 8 minutes from your facility.
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Do you have any questions or orders? If your orders, this patient will start entry as upon arrival, Anderson, clear.
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Location mentioned:
IL-162, Maryville, IL 62062
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