Man injured moving tree in San Diego, Poway CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near Pomerado Road in Poway, San Diego, where a man injured his back and neck while moving a fallen tree. He was treated with pain medication and transported to Pomerado Hospital for medical care.
Audio|Heard on: San Diego CA Hospital Group Calls
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01:49
Transcript:
00:00
Scripps La Jolla Engine 44 got a mild status trauma, 55-year-old male.
00:03
He complains of lower back pain.
00:06
Possible the run number is (number withheld).
00:10
Transporting unit, Medic 37, 12 in ETA, Pomerado Hospital.
00:15
Let me know when you're ready for the report.
00:16
Copy, go ahead.
00:19
Medic 44, copy, go ahead.
00:21
All right, call out to a surface street city of San Diego for fifty-five-year-old male.
00:25
There was a fallen tree.
00:28
The patient was attempting to move the tree when he said the branch broke and he slipped back, falling onto his back, with severe lower back and neck pain.
00:41
And 911 was activated.
00:44
Upon arrival, he was alert and tracking.
00:46
Lying on his right side on the ground.
00:49
Chief complaint: lower back pain, associated neck pain.
00:51
No obvious signs of trauma, but some increase in pain upon palpation to the lower back.
00:56
Currently, he is alert and answering questions appropriately.
00:59
Eyes are pearl.
01:00
EMS is intact.
01:01
Does have some slight numbness.
01:03
To his lower feet, vital signs heart rate 84 sinus rhythm on a four lead.
01:09
Blood pressure 144 over 84.
01:13
Oxygen at 98 percent, breathing 18 times a minute, full and effective.
01:18
As for treatment, we do have an 18 gauge established in the left hand.
01:21
We gave 100 micrograms of fentanyl for ten out of ten pain.
01:25
We do have a modified C spine with a C collar supine to the gurney.
01:29
Not just fitting any other treatment at this time.
01:30
There is any change in pulse.
01:31
Patient status,
01:33
including if there's any changes with any numbness or deficits.
01:36
CMS is intact.
01:37
However, he did have some slight numbness from laying on the ground.
01:41
Looking to go to Pomerado, 12 ETA, medic 37 transporting.
01:44
Anything else I can get for you?
01:46
No copy, medic 44 calling Pomerado now.
01:49
Thanks.
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Location mentioned:
Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA 92064
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