Elderly man falls and hits head, taken to hospital, Trenton ME
Medical EmergencyA 97-year-old man fell from a standing position and hit his head on a tile floor. He has a small bruise on the back of his head and was slightly confused initially but is now fully alert. He is being transported by Bar Harbor Rescue 1 to MDI Hospital for medical care.
Audio|Source: Bar Harbor, MDI and Acadia Police, Fire, EMS, Park Rangers
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MDI Hospital from Bar Harbor Rescue 1. Patient report.
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Thank you. Byrne with a 97-year-old (name withheld) patient, he experienced a fall from standing.
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He struck his head on a tile floor on arrival he's alert.
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He had some very slight confusion at first, and now I know times four.
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He is a small hematoma on the back of his head.
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That's about the size of a silver dollar.
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Part 8 is 81.
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Sinous rhythm, last blood pressure is 183 over 91, presbyter rates about 18, oxygen saturation is 100% on remair. Glucose is 128,
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we have an IV in place, no other intervention.
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Using a C-collar,
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there's a precaution.
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We'll be to your facility approximately 5.
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Location mentioned:
Near Bar Harbor Rd, Trenton, ME 04605
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