Medical transport after fall near Richland Medical Park, Columbia SC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported an elderly man for evaluation after he apparently fell and struck his head near Richland Medical Park. The patient sustained lacerations and facial injuries and was on blood-thinning medication. He remained conscious and stable during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Lexington SC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Richland County Medic 15 Bravo.
00:02
We're inbound non-emergent at this time with an elderly male patient.
00:06
Chief complaint today is a medical evaluation following a fall.
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Patient has multiple skin tears and a laceration on the forehead.
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There is deformity to the right eye socket.
00:17
Current vitals are as follows.
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Blood pressure 118 over 80.
00:21
Pulse in the 60s, unable to get an exact number at this time.
00:29
SpO2 93 on 3 liters oxygen via nasal cannula.
00:34
Positive head strike, no loss of consciousness.
00:37
Patient is in a cervical collar at this time.
00:38
Positive for blood thinner medication.
00:41
Approximately 10 minutes out.
00:47
Confirming a fall with head strike and use of blood thinner.
00:58
Positive strike and blood thinner confirmed.
01:00
This was a fall from standing.
01:01
Unsure what the patient struck head on.
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Thank you, ten four, we're clear.
01:08
We'll see you shortly.
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Location mentioned:
Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
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