Elderly woman falls at home requests hospital transport, Rutherfordton NC
Medical EmergencyEMS responded to an 87 year old woman who fell at home. She was on the floor for about an hour, not in pain, and agreed to hospital transport. Vital signs included high blood pressure and steady heart rate. Patient had not taken blood pressure medication and needed assistance walking.
Audio|Source: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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This is medical evidence around to your location with an 87 year old female patient coming from home.
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Call that reference to fall.
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Patient slid to the floor, not in any pain or complaint, but was laying on the floor for about an hour, and agreed to be transported to the hospital to get checked out.
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Vital signs following, blood pressure 188 over 95.
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Heart rate steady at 89.
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Patient is sitting with 94% oxygen on room air.
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Patient states that she has not taken her blood pressure medication today.
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Patient appears to be oriented times four, unable to walk without assistance.
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Again, maybe. ETA is about five minutes.
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Location mentioned:
S Ridgecrest St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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