82-year-old male transported after fall and head injury, Elizabeth City NC
Medical EmergencyAn 82-year-old man fell from standing height and hit his head. He was alert but confused when medics evaluated him. Vital signs and heart monitoring showed stable readings. He was transported to Albemarle Hospital for care.
Audio|Source: Pasquotank and Camden County Police, Fire and EMS - Analog
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Medic 1, we're coming to you with an 82, that's 82 year old male.
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Chief complaint is a fall from ground height.
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Patient's wife states that the patient hit his head.
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The patient is alert and orientative times 2.
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He's been recently confused,
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and his last vital signs are blood pressure 130 over 60, heart rate is 73, respiratory rate is 16, glucose is 104, he's at 99% on room air.
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His temperature is 97.3, GCS 14,
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and 12-lead is sinus rhythm on the monitor.
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We are about three minutes from your location.
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Location mentioned:
Near Halstead Blvd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
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