Medical emergency after fall in Milford, Milford DE
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders assisted an elderly man in Milford who suffered a ground-level fall and struck his head. He sustained a scalp laceration with controlled bleeding and was transported to a local hospital for evaluation. The patient remained conscious throughout and reported no neck or back pain.
Audio|Heard on: Sussex DE Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Unit 51 normal chiefs responded to a ground-level fall.
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The male patient fell backward, hitting his head on the pavement.
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A laceration was found on the back of his head.
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Bleeding was controlled.
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Patient denied loss of consciousness.
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Bystanders reported he did not lose consciousness.
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Patient takes blood thinners and was secured to a backboard.
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Patient alert and oriented times three; blood sugar normal.
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Blood sugar measured at 112; normal pulse at 80.
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Blood pressure 162 over 110, oxygen saturation 97%.
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No neck or back pain or other injuries reported.
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Patient was conscious on arrival.
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