Elderly man transported after unwitnessed fall, Plano TX
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics in Plano responded to a nursing home where an elderly man experienced an unwitnessed fall that resulted in a head injury. The patient, who is on hospice care for dementia, had swelling on the back of his head but no active bleeding. He was transported to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Collin TX Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Okay, back on this is Plano Medic Five, Paramedic Peters.
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We're en route to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano with a 90-year-old male coming from a nursing home.
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History of dementia and Alzheimer's right now.
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He has an A0 type score.
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Staff says he's acting normally.
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He is on hospice for dementia.
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The patient fell at an unknown time this morning and was not witnessed.
00:20
Positive head strike based on swelling to the back of his head.
00:25
No active bleeding at this time.
00:27
He did have a nosebleed at one point.
00:29
No neck or back pain, no headaches.
00:32
ETA to hospital is approximately five to ten minutes.
00:37
Do you have any questions? Oh sorry, vitals 150 over ninety-seven,
00:41
ninety-four percent on room air,
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heart rate is 70.
00:48
Hey, what dose scanner are you giving him? Is he on any Theraz or aspirin?
00:54
He is on aspirin.
00:55
Unknown if it was taken today.
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Location mentioned:
W Parker Rd, Plano, TX 75093
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