Elderly man found confused after fall at home, Columbus OH
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to a medical emergency near Olentangy River Rd. A 92-year-old man was found on the floor by family members in the morning after falling from bed the previous night. He was confused and had minor skin abrasions but no major trauma. Paramedics transported him to Riverside Methodist Hospital for evaluation of possible stroke or head injury.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin OH Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Riverside Methodist is Medic 92.
00:04
Medic 92, Riverside, go ahead.
00:08
Good morning, Riverside.
00:09
We're calling you today with a possible trauma rule out.
00:11
Patient is a 92-year-old male patient coming from home.
00:16
Patient fell out of bed last known well was 9 p.m.
00:19
Last night going to bed normal.
00:21
Patient's family members found him lying on the floor this morning at 6 a.m.
00:27
Noted the patient was acting confused and inappropriate.
00:30
Tried to handle it themselves,
00:33
Called us around 8 a.m.
00:35
We arrived on scene.
00:36
Patient's GCS is 15.
00:39
I am sorry, is twelve.
00:41
He is incomprehensible, not making sense.
00:45
Patient is acting confused.
00:46
Other than that, patient does not appear to be in any pain.
00:50
Trauma rule out showed no other signs of trauma minus some skin tears and abrasion.
00:55
Patient's vital signs last blood pressure was 180 over 90, heart rate was 92.
01:02
He's sitting 96% on room air.
01:05
Again, GCS is 12.
01:07
We do have him in a C-collar IV established.
01:10
His normal sinus on a monitor.
01:12
Unable to conduct a stroke assessment.
01:16
However, patient that is moving all four extremities does not appear to have any facial drooping and has a zero on.
01:24
An NIHSS score, however, we cannot rule out a stroke at this time.
01:29
Patient's blood sugar was 123.
01:33
Patient is resting comfortably on the cot at this time.
01:39
Unknown if there is loss of consciousness.
01:42
We'll be able to start in approximately 10 minutes.
01:44
Any questions?
01:47
Medic ninety-two, does the patient have any blood thinners?
01:52
No blood thinners.
01:55
Thank you, stay on arrival.
01:57
Riverside's clear.
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Location mentioned:
Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214
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