78-year-old male injured after fall down basement stairs

Heard on: Horry SC HCFR GrdStr ER (Hospital) Group Calls

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Grand Strand, Grand Strand, Horry County, Medic 6, standing by.

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Hello, this is Horry County

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Medic Six inbound.

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ETA 15 minutes with a 78, 78 year old male suffered a slip and fall down four stairs in his basement, in his garage.

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Did strike his head on a concrete floor.

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He does have a large bruise, effusion to the back of his head.

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He is on eliquis.

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He is also now altered, which is abnormal for him.

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GCS of 14, last blood pressure 110.

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That's one.

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One zero over 65 .

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He's sinus rhythm on monitor, rate in the eighties.

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Respirations at 16 .

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We have an IV established.

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Blood sugar is 161 mg per deciliter.

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Questions, comments, suggestions.

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Horry County unit calling for answer.

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Nothing further. Advise any changes.

9/2/2026 01:28 PM

Medical Emergency

82nd Pkwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

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As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 6 is transporting a 78-year-old man to a hospital emergency department after he reportedly slipped and fell down several basement stairs, struck his head on a concrete floor, and became altered from his normal state. The patient is being taken from a home near 82nd Parkway in Myrtle Beach.