Elderly woman injured in fall near Christiana Hospital, Newark DE
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews transported a 95-year-old woman to Christiana Hospital after she apparently fell and suffered a head injury. She was found conscious but confused, with signs of bleeding and vomiting. Medics assessed possible trauma, activated a hospital alert, and were en route for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Christiana base, one 203.
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This is BLS unit A6 coming to you with a 95-year-old female looking for trauma alert.
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How do you copy?
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Copy.
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A 95-year-old female had a fall.
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911 was activated by her smart watch.
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Upon arrival, she was found on the ground in a pool of her own vomit.
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She was very confused, asking repeated questions.
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No signs of outward trauma to extremities, but she had bleeding from her ear and significant vomiting.
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Family stated she is usually alert and oriented but not acting her normal now.
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Pressure is 190 systolic, heart rate 58, 95 percent on room air, and she does not take blood thinners.
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No significant medical history.
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We're requesting an alert upon arrival.
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We're about 5 minutes out.
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Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
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