Man hospitalized after 12-foot roofing fall, Columbus OH
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 24-year-old man fell about 12 feet while working on a roof near East Broad Street. He landed on his feet and reported pain in his lower back and heels but did not lose consciousness. He was stable and alert when transported to Mount Carmel East hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin OH Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good afternoon, Mount Carmel East Medic 501.
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Bringing you a 24-year-old male.
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Chief complaint today is fall from approximately 12 feet.
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Patient was putting a roof on.
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They fell off, landing on his feet.
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No loss of consciousness.
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He's got a GCS at 15.
00:23
Complaints are lower back pain around his lumbar area.
00:29
He's also complaining of pain in each of his heels.
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Vitals are stable and as follows, sinus rhythm on the monitor rate of 85, capnose reading 35 with a respiration count of 24.
00:43
We got an 18 gauge established in the left AC.
00:49
I can say he's awake, alert, and oriented.
00:54
Do you have no further questions or interventions? We've seen him out three to five.
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Sending in arrival.
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Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
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