77-year-old woman seriously injured after falling down stairs, Newark DE
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 77-year-old woman fell down stairs causing head trauma and blood loss. She was unconscious when EMS arrived and showed limited response. She was taken to Christiana Hospital for trauma evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Hey, Christiana, this is Medic 1 coming from the city with a 77-year-old female trauma.
00:07
Line's here.
00:09
Speaking, is there a doctor on the line before I continue?
00:12
Talk number 1073, go ahead.
00:15
Thank you, 73.
00:16
Again, Medicare, 9010, 2010, 2010, 2010 to 15 minute ETA.
00:21
This 77-year-old female found after falling down an entire flight of stairs today.
00:28
History of dementia, normally alert and oriented.
00:30
Timed 4 assessment, slow decline over the past few months.
00:34
Went into a closet but entered the basement instead, went down 14 steps to a submittable floor.
00:41
Patient was unconscious upon EMS arrival with significant blood loss from her head.
00:45
She responds to verbal stimuli.
00:47
She opens her eyes to give us her name but is otherwise unconscious.
00:52
She does not answer additional questions or follow commands.
00:55
Denying any blood thinners.
00:56
A large laceration to the side of her head with blood coming from her nose, mouth, and ear.
01:03
Bleeding is controlled with pressure applied.
01:08
No other obvious injuries.
01:09
Blood pressure 160 over 100, oxygen saturation 97 percent on room air.
01:12
Heart rate 100, skin is taxed.
01:16
Blood sugar 173 with federal 35.
01:18
Blood currently not needed.
01:19
Requesting orders if blood is needed en route.
01:22
Requesting trauma code activation.
01:24
Thank you.
01:27
Mr. Shannon, did you copy that?
01:30
Yes, copy.
01:31
Sorry, we are arriving to the room.
01:33
It will be Room D on arrival for trauma code.
01:37
What is your estimated time of arrival?
01:40
We are just under 95 from the city.
01:42
Approximately 10 to 12 minute ETA.
01:44
Confirming blood not needed right now.
01:49
Prepare for blood if patient decompensates.
01:52
November 1073 to 10 to 12 minutes, Room D.
01:55
David on arrival.
01:58
Thank you, 1073.
02:00
All clear at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Ogletown Stanton Rd, Newark, DE 19718
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