Elderly man injured after fall in Sterling Heights, Sterling Heights MI
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 73-year-old man fell at his home near Dequindre Rd in Sterling Heights. He injured his left ring finger, suspected to be dislocated or broken, and sustained a small abrasion to his nose. The patient remained conscious and stable during transport to Beaumont Hospital by Sterling Heights Fire EMS.
Audio|Heard on: Macomb MI Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Beaumont Fire is Sterling Alpha One, bringing you a seventy-three-year-old male.
00:03
Seventy-three-year-old male patient had a mechanical fall last night, possibly dislocated or broke his left ring finger.
00:14
Patient says he originally hurt it about a month ago after a fall.
00:21
Said he had a doctor look at it and it wasn't broken, but it did get worse after yesterday's fall.
00:26
There is notable deformity but no swelling.
00:30
He has been taking his usual medications.
00:32
He also hit the bridge of his nose when he fell, small abrasion, no loss of consciousness or pain.
00:40
Does take aspirin for blood thinning.
00:42
GCS 15, condition stable.
00:48
All vitals are within normal limits.
00:52
Two liters via nasal cannula.
00:54
Last pressure was 131 over 80.
00:56
Will be arriving at the hospital in about five to six minutes.
01:00
In our ambulance, stay on arrival.
01:03
Going off, clear.
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Location mentioned:
Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
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