Elderly man falls from bed with no injuries, Rutherfordton NC
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 71-year-old man fell from bed at a nursing home near S Ridgecrest St. He did not hit his head and reports no pain or injuries. The patient is alert and oriented but refuses an intravenous line.
Audio|Heard on: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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This is a medic 13 en route to you routine with a 71 year old male.
00:05
Chief complaints of a fall.
00:07
The nursing home describes the fall.
00:08
The patient describes that he slipped out of bed and did not hit his head.
00:12
He slid down from the bed to the floor.
00:16
He reports no pain and I have found no sign of injury at this time.
00:20
Patient does have prior deficits from a stroke.
00:23
His heart rate is 77, SpO2 on room air is 95.
00:28
Last blood pressure is 130 over 66.
00:31
Patient does have a VGL of 281, but he is refusing an IV, and he is A&O times 4 at this time.
00:38
We're approximately five minutes away, would you like further?
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Location mentioned:
S Ridgecrest St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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