Senior woman transported after fall with arm pain, West Columbia SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 80-year-old woman fell after feeling dizzy. She has pain in her right arm, possibly a fracture, and minor facial scrapes. She was transported to Lexington ER for treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington SC Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
This is Richland County Unit 258.
00:02
We're en route to your facility, non-emergent at this time with an 80-year-old female patient.
00:06
Came in with a chief complaint of pain.
00:09
Patient said approximately 2 h ago she had a fall.
00:11
Said that she got a little dizzy and then slipped on the carpet.
00:13
Says she's been having these dizzy spells for a while but hospital can't figure out what's going on with it.
00:18
Currently complaining of pain to her right upper arm around the humerus area so that she feels like it's possibly fractured.
00:24
That arm was stabilized and splinted prior to us.
00:28
Arrival, starting a hard time examining the area.
00:31
She has that good PMS in that hand.
00:33
Possibly complaining of a little bit of pain to her leg and face.
00:35
Does have some slight abrasions and had a nosebleed.
00:39
That's controlled at this time.
00:41
Patient is in a C collar.
00:42
Currently having a blood pressure of 148 over 84.
00:45
Pulse rate of 83 showing a normal sinus rhythm.
00:47
Due to the splinting,
00:49
we're unable to take a 12-lead at this time.
00:51
But again, for at least she's showing a normal sinus rhythm.
00:54
Respiration 16, said it nice.
00:57
Respiration 16, set at ninety-seven percent on room air.
01:00
Also got a BGL of 100 and sixty-six milligrams per deciliter.
01:04
At this time, we currently have an ETA of about twelve to 15.
01:10
Unsure on last transmission, and then she fell from sitting or standing.
01:15
Patient says that she only takes an eighty-one milligram aspirin per day.
01:19
Wasn't able to copy your 2nd question.
01:23
Did patient fall from standing or sitting?
01:28
From a standing position and fell to her right side, denies any LOC.
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Location mentioned:
Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169
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