Elderly man treated after fall at UW Hospital, Madison WI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel transported a 74-year-old man to UW Hospital after he reported losing balance and falling from standing height. He suffered shoulder and hip pain but had no obvious deformities. His vital signs were stable though he showed a slow heart rate. Pain was managed with intranasal medication, and he was taken to the hospital for evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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UW Hospital from City Medic Four.
00:03
Does UW go ahead?
00:05
UW Medic Four, we're en route, about a five-minute ETA, with a 74-year-old male patient with injuries from a ground level fall.
00:13
Patient said he stood up too quickly, got dizzy, and fell to the ground.
00:21
Denies fainting, does not take blood thinners.
00:24
No cardiac history; heart rhythm slightly irregular, sinus brady.
00:31
On the monitor.
00:33
Complains of right shoulder and hip pain near the groin; no visible deformities.
00:53
He rated pain ten out of ten on arrival, unable to move those extremities.
00:58
Circulation, movement, and sensation intact.
00:59
He was on the ground for several hours before someone heard his calls for help.
01:05
Vitals: heart rate 58, blood pressure 180 over 77, respirations 18, oxygen saturation 97% on room air, blood glucose 156.
01:23
IV access unsuccessful; 50 micrograms fentanyl given intranasally for pain.
01:28
Should arrive in about five minutes.
01:31
No further questions; UW clear.
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Location mentioned:
Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
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