Toddler injured in fall down concrete steps, Towson MD
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a medical incident near Osler Drive in Towson, Maryland. A sixteen-month-old child fell down an unknown number of concrete steps and sustained minor bruising on the face. The child was conscious, alert, and acting appropriately for age. Paramedics transported the patient to St. Joseph’s Hospital for further pediatric evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Harford County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:20
Transcript:
00:00
Paramedic 14 currently enroute to 34.
00:03
Some of them may have a sixteen-month-old male fall.
00:14
Can you please repeat all of that?
00:18
I'm sorry, you said you copied.
00:19
I did not copy any of it.
00:21
Can you please start again?
00:23
For Harford Medic 13 currently en route to your facility, got about a 22-minute ETA.
00:29
Priority two would be sixteen-month-old male fall.
00:33
How do you copy?
00:35
Can't show copies.
00:42
A sixteen-month-old male walked into the apartment after a fall down an unknown number of concrete steps.
00:53
There was no loss of consciousness.
00:54
He did start crying immediately.
00:56
He has a small bruise under his left eye.
01:01
He also has a little bruise on his right forehead.
01:05
They just want to speak with the pediatrician.
01:12
Evaluation.
01:13
Current medical condition is blood pressure 112 over 57, 110 over 57.
01:17
He has a heart rate of about 114.
01:27
Sorry, I'm having trouble with my radio signal here.
01:31
He is acting age appropriate per the parent.
01:36
The parent spoke to the patient's pediatrician, who requested transport to the hospital for evaluation.
01:43
Current vitals as follows, blood pressure 112 over 57, heart rate about 114, respiratory rate about 26.
01:54
I'm unable to get an accurate pulse ox.
01:58
He has a capillary refill of about 1 second.
02:02
At this time, he is again acting age appropriate.
02:06
Moving all extremities appropriately and continuing monitoring during transport.
02:12
ETA about 15 to 20 minutes.
02:14
Do you have any other questions?
02:16
I have no further requests.
02:17
Please reconsult and be advised upon arrival.
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