Patient suffers head injury after fall at assisted living, Pawleys Island SC
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Medical EmergencyA patient at Arbor Landing assisted living fell, sliding and hitting his head against a wall. He is alert and oriented with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 14. The patient has a history of traumatic brain injury and dementia. Blood pressure is low, and IV access is being established. Vital signs including heart rate, oxygen saturation, and blood glucose are being monitored.
Audio|Heard on: Georgetown County Public Saftey
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Transcript:
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A head injury from mechanical fall.
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The patient was in Arbor Landing assisted living facility when he fell.
00:06
He slid down.
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Off a wall and struck his head.
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He is currently alert and oriented with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 14.
00:13
Which is 14.
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He has a history of traumatic brain injury and dementia.
00:17
The patient is currently on the cardiac monitor.
00:18
Heart rate is 80 on the monitor.
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IV access is being attempted at this time. Blood pressure is a little low, measured at 86 over 58.
00:27
And that's 86 over 58.
00:29
Again, IV access is being attempted at this time.
00:31
Blood glucose level is 114.
00:36
SP02 is 91. 97% on room air with respirations of 16 per minute.
00:39
No further updates. Will be at facility in approximately five minutes.
00:44
Does the patient take blood thinners and did he pass out?
00:49
No blood thinners, did not pass out, and no aspirin either.
00:54
The patient said he took off his hospital slippers and then was trying to walk when he slid and hit his head against the wall.
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Location mentioned:
Ocean Hwy, Pawleys Island, SC 29585
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