Elderly man treated after fall near Citracado Parkwy, Escondido CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a 92-year-old man from a nursing facility near Citracado Parkway in Escondido after a ground-level fall. He was conscious, reported no pain, and showed an elevated heart rate. Staff reported no visible injuries. The patient was taken to Palomar Hospital for further evaluation.
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02:14
Transcript:
00:00
Palomar, this is Premier BLS 177.
00:02
Are you looking to receive a mild trauma?
00:06
Premier BLS, this is Palomar on the BLS line.
00:10
Go ahead.
00:13
Again, this is Premier BLS 177, run number (number withheld).
00:20
Coming to you from a skilled nursing facility with a 92-year-old male.
00:25
Chief complaint of ground level fall.
00:27
Unwitnessed around 6 p.m., patient denies loss of consciousness.
00:32
States he does not experience any pain right now.
00:38
Staff did not notice any new bruising.
00:41
Patient does have a history of left hip surgery that he just had done on the 28th.
00:48
Patient is on blood thinners.
00:54
Patient is alert and oriented to self and place at baseline.
01:01
There are no known allergies.
01:04
Vitals are blood pressure 141 over 86.
01:08
Heart rate of 150, respiratory rate of 14.
01:12
Oxygen saturation of 95.
01:15
Patient is experiencing slightly elevated heart rate, but denies chest pain and does not feel heart is racing.
01:24
He says he feels completely normal.
01:29
We have an ETA about 10 minutes from you.
01:31
Do you need anything else from me?
01:35
Copy that. Did you say his heart rate was 150?
01:40
Yeah, staff noticed after he fell that his heart rate elevated.
01:44
They think it is just due to some anxiety and activity.
01:48
But patient denies chest pain, shortness of breath, nausea, or vomiting.
01:55
Does not feel like his heart is racing at all.
01:59
Copy that. And that is the most updated?
02:02
Yes. Just kidding.
02:06
Are there any outward signs of trauma?
02:09
No, no outward signs of trauma.
02:13
Copy, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Citracado Parkwy, Escondido, CA 92029
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