Elderly woman injured in escalator fall, Columbus OH
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 74-year-old woman fell on an escalator near Olentangy River Rd in Columbus, sustaining swelling to the back of her head. She did not lose consciousness and had stable vital signs. The patient was transported to Riverside Hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin OH Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:46
Transcript:
00:00
Riverside, this is medic 34.
00:01
We are en route with a 74-year-old female.
00:02
74 female seen in play today as we'll be entering from a fall.
00:05
Patient was on an escalator where she fell down to her knees first and then fell down backwards, hit her head on a step.
00:10
We do have some swelling and splint leading to the back of her head that seems to be slowing down.
00:15
It's controlled now.
00:16
She's not complaining any neck or back pain.
00:17
Only has pain to the swelling to her head.
00:20
No other head pain.
00:22
No blood thinners.
00:23
Negative one LOC.
00:24
She was able to walk through a cot for us.
00:27
Vitals are as followed.
00:28
Blood pressure is 90.
00:30
Excuse me, heart rate is 90.
00:32
Blood pressure is slightly elevated at 178 over 94.
00:36
Patient states that's normal for her.
00:38
She is ninety-seven percent on room air.
00:40
She is answering questions appropriately.
00:42
She's GCS 15 on our cot.
00:44
We'll see in about 10 min.
00:45
Nothing further.
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Location mentioned:
Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214
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