Medical team responds to fall near Ridgecrest St, Rutherfordton NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a medic team responded near Ridgecrest Street in Rutherfordton to assist a man who reportedly fell earlier and was experiencing a headache and elevated blood pressure. The individual was being transported to Rutherford Hospital for evaluation. Paramedics were unable to establish an IV but were monitoring vital signs, which remained stable during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Rutherford NC Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Medic 13 to Rutherford patient notification.
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This is Rutherford.
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Go ahead.
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What's coming to you with a 40-year-old male acute complaint of a headache starting a day ago.
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After a fall, which he was evaluated for at the hospital.
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At this time, his heart rate is 86.
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Sinus rhythm on the monitor.
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Blood pressure is 181 over 104.
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He has a history of high blood pressure but has been out of medication for several days.
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Oxygen saturation is 98% on room air.
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We were unable to get an IV at this time.
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We will arrive in about 10 minutes.
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Do you have any further questions?
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2-4. We're coming on the road.
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We'll relay for clear.
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Location mentioned:
S Ridgecrest St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
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