Male fell 10 feet from dumpster sustaining ear and back injuries, Columbus OH
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 27-year-old man fell about 10 feet from a dumpster while working. He was injured by a nail that pierced his left ear and has no hearing in that ear. He also has lower back pain but no other serious injuries. He is alert and stable and is being taken to OSU Medical Center for treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Fairfield OH Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Yeah, good afternoon OSU.
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This is Upper Arlington Medic 71.
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Right around to your facility with an alert and oriented a 27-year-old male.
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A patient working on top of a dumpster fell from that dumpster.
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It's approximately 10 feet.
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The patient fell onto a wooden board with a nail sticking out of it.
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The nail entered through his left ear.
00:26
Had about two inches sticking out.
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It was pulled out prior to arrival on scene, bleeding is controlled right now, does not have any hearing in his left ear,
00:36
a little bit of lower back pain, but no neck pain, no head pain, no loss of consciousness, GCS 15, blood pressure 130 over 80, 99% on room air, sinus on the monitor with the rate of 65, requesting IV be done at the hospital,
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the ambulatory, if nothing further will be your facility.
00:57
We'll be to your facility in about four to five.
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Location mentioned:
W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210
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