Elderly woman injured in fall at memory care facility, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, medic 4 responded to a memory care facility near Highland Ave in Madison for an elderly woman who fell from a standing position and struck her head. She appeared alert and oriented, with no loss of consciousness. There was a possible history of blood thinner use. The patient was being transported to UW Hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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UW, this is Medic 4 with an ETA of about 5 min coming to you.
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The 85-year-old female.
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Calling for a memory care unit.
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Sounds like she had a fall from standing height,
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impacted her head, no loss of consciousness.
00:12
Per the POA, it sounds like she is potentially on blood thinners.
00:16
It wasn't clear with the facility they weren't able to access or file.
00:19
So it's possible she's on blood thinners, but she is otherwise alert and oriented times four GCS.
00:24
GCS 15, activated power of attorney is aware and is coming to your facility.
00:28
Her current vital signs, blood pressure 124 over 92,
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heart rate 84, SpO2 90% on room air, blood sugar.
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Location mentioned:
Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
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