Elderly woman injured in wheelchair fall, Elkins WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, eMS transported an elderly woman to Davis Medical Center after she fell from a wheelchair and appeared to have a pelvic or left hip fracture. She reported severe pain and was receiving treatment en route.
Audio|Heard on: Randolph WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Randolph County, Davis Medical Center ER.
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Medical emergency department.
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About 4 min out, elderly female victim of a fall from a wheelchair landed on left side.
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Possible pelvic or left hip fracture.
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Ten out of ten pain on pelvic palpation.
00:24
Possibly open.
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Left hip pain, no shortening or rotation of the left.
00:30
Good PMS, knee is swollen.
00:33
Vitals anywhere 53 to 86 on the monitor showing AFib, 99 room air, glucose 136, respirations 18,
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BP's 144 over 72.
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GCS is 14.
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I've got a 20 gauge in the left AC, 4 milligram Zofran 25 micrograms fentanyl on board.
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Minimal pain relief.
00:56
Patient has extensive allergies and medical history.
00:59
She is also DNR with selective treatments.
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Physical exam is otherwise normal.
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I give them one bedside.
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I will be there.
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Location mentioned:
Gorman Ave, Elkins, WV 26241
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