Elderly man treated after fall at Harris Methodist, Fort Worth TX
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to Harris Methodist Hospital where a 78-year-old man arrived from an assisted living facility after a ground-level fall. He sustained a minor head abrasion with controlled bleeding. The patient, who uses a blood thinner, reported no neck or back pain and had stable vital signs.
Audio|Heard on: Tarrant TX Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Hey Harris, sorry this is Fort Worth EMS 60.
00:03
We're now at your facility with a 78-year-old male coming from Bethesda Gardens assisted living.
00:09
Chief complaint today is going to be a ground level fall, mechanical in nature.
00:13
Positive head strike, he does have an abrasion to the backside of his head, bleeding has.
00:19
Since been controlled, negative LOC.
00:22
He does take a blood thinner.
00:27
No other injuries or complaints.
00:29
Patient doesn't have any neck or back pain.
00:31
Positive vitals I have for your heart rate sixty-eight, blood pressure 159 over 70, respiratory rate 18, SpO2 ninety-six on room air, GCS 15, and a blood sugar of 143.
00:44
We should be at your facility in about 5 minutes.
00:46
Give me questions.
00:50
No questions, we'll see on arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Pennsylvania Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104
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