Man with autism injured by hitting head on countertop, Escondido CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 25-year-old man with autism and impulse control disorder was injured by repeatedly hitting his head on a countertop, causing minor injuries. He is non-verbal and was placed in soft restraints for safety. No other serious trauma was noted.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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02:16
Transcript:
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Palomar, RA-137.
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RA-137, go ahead at 2035.
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Hey, Palomar, RA-137.
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We're headed to your facility with an approximate 8-minute ETA.
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Mild status.
00:14
I've uploaded your report.
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Last 4 is going to be (number withheld).
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Let me know when you're ready.
00:19
Let me know if you show that you have a 25-year-old male with self-inflicted head trauma.
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I also have the vital signs to upload it with the pulse of Web 30.
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Go ahead.
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Hey, Palomar, RA-137.
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137, we were dispatched to...
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25-year-old male who had some self-inflicted wounds to his head.
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Reportedly, approximately one hour ago, patient hit his face on the granite countertop repeatedly.
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The patient has a small 1 millimeter laceration to the forehead and a quarter-sized hematoma,
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superficial,
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mark on the right hand,
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and some redness and swelling to the forehead.
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No other obvious signs of trauma based on baseline right now.
01:23
Patient has history of autism spectrum disorder and impulse control disorder.
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It appears patient has a history of this happening.
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Vital signs have been transmitted.
01:36
No other signs of trauma or complaints.
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Patient is non-verbal.
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We will be there in approximately eight minutes.
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Patient is in soft hand restraints for safety.
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No further treatment anticipated at this time.
01:54
Is there anything else I can get for you, Palomar?
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No seizures, no loss of consciousness per staff.
02:03
No loss of consciousness noted by staff; no medication info available.
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We'll see you shortly.
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Thank you.
02:15
We'll see you soon.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Citracado Parkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
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