Elderly woman injured in short fall in Redwood City, Redwood City CA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, paramedics responded to a report of an 84-year-old woman in Redwood City with mid-level back pain after a mechanical fall of about three feet. She remained alert and oriented, with elevated blood pressure and a history of type 2 diabetes. Medical care was provided at the scene before transport.
Audio|Heard on: San Mateo CA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Hi, Kaiser. This is Medic 24 from Rochester facility, coming to ALS.
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ETA about a few minutes.
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I'm coming from Redwood City.
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This is going to be for an 84-year-old female patient.
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Chief complaint is mid-level back pain.
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It's due to a mechanical fall.
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About 3 feet, no loss of consciousness, no blood thinners.
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Right now, alert and oriented times four.
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Last blood pressure was 196 over 72.
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History of diabetes, medication not taken today.
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Respirations normal. Heart rate 66.
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Respiratory rate about 20.
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Oxygen saturation 90% on room air.
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Blood glucose is 194, with type 2 diabetes history.
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IV started, 18-gauge in the left arm, given acetaminophen 1,000 milligrams.
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No change in pain when moving.
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Ready for any questions.
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Copy, we’ll see you when you get here.
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Location mentioned:
Veterans Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063
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