Elderly man injured in fall near Main St hospital, Charlotte NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, paramedics are bringing a 92-year-old man to Novant Presbyterian Hospital after a fall near Main St. He has a large cut on his forehead and a skin tear on his elbow, both not currently bleeding. He is stable and alert with mild pain.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medics 20 to 8.
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Novant Presbyterian requesting an RN for priority three trauma.
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Go ahead.
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Good evening.
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We are en route to your facility with a 92-year-old male.
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He suffered a fall from standing resulting in an 8-inch laceration to his forehead.
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That is no longer bleeding.
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He also has a skin tear to his left elbow that is also no longer bleeding.
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The patient was placed in C-spine precautions.
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He reported no loss of consciousness, no blood thinners.
00:42
He said the pain right now is about a 3 out of 10.
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His vital signs: highest heart rate was 64, lowest blood pressure was 127 over 68.
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He's 97% on room air and he's a GCS 15.
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We're two minutes away.
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How do you copy?
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You're planning on arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Main St, Charlotte, NC 28204
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