Paramedics assist patient after knee injury in Encinitas, Encinitas CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel assisted a 63-year-old man who sustained a left knee injury after a mechanical fall near Santa Fe Dr in Encinitas. The patient was alert and stable but showed a rapid heart rate without an identified cause. X-rays revealed no fractures, and paramedics transported him to a hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Good evening, (name withheld).
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Premier Ambulance CCT Unit 81 is en route with a run number of (number withheld).
00:07
That's (number withheld).
00:09
We're coming to you with a minor trauma.
00:11
It's going to be a 63-year-old male weighing approximately 200 pounds.
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Chief complaint is a left knee injury after a mechanical fall approximately 2 hours ago.
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Patient reported a slip and fall.
00:24
X-rays showed no broken bones.
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However, the patient was noted to be tachycardic in the 130s with no explainable reason.
00:32
He is stable.
00:33
He's not complaining of anything besides left knee pain.
00:36
Blood pressure is 150 over 52.
00:38
Heart rate currently 138.
00:40
Sinus tachycardia on the monitor.
00:42
Reading is unremarkable from any ST segment changes or rectal bleeding.
00:45
Patient breathing effectively at a rate of 18, oxygen saturation 97%.
00:51
Skin is normal across the board.
00:52
As per report, patient is alert and oriented times four and answering questions appropriately.
00:56
He has a 20 gauge established in the right AC.
00:59
He's receiving a bolus of normal saline and refusing pain medications.
01:05
We'll see you in about 10 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Santa Fe Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024
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