Elderly woman injured in apparent fall near Elkins, Elkins WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported an elderly woman from a local nursing home near Elkins to Davis Medical Center after she was reportedly injured in an apparent fall. She complained of severe right hip pain with possible leg shortening. Her vital signs and condition were communicated to receiving staff prior to arrival.
Audio|Heard on: Randolph WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Yes, ma'am. We're inbound with an 81-year-old woman, chief complaint is being the victim of a fall this morning.
00:06
Patient reporting 10 out of 10 right hip pain, suspected shortening.
00:11
Difficult to tell as patient cannot lay her leg flat on the bed.
00:18
Current vitals heart rate is 130, possible RVR.
00:23
Pressure is 154 over 116.
00:26
SpO2 is 96 percent on room air.
00:29
We've got a 20-gauge IV established in the left AC, 2 mg morphine on board.
00:34
We'll be arriving at your facility in approximately five to six minutes.
00:38
We'll have more beds out.
00:41
Does she have a history of AFIB RVR?
00:48
Stand by.
00:51
Nursing home staff were unable to provide specifics.
00:55
I'm not showing it listed on paperwork.
00:59
That's received, Davis Medical Center clear.
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Location mentioned:
Elkins, WV 26241
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