91-year-old man injured in fall at hospital, Fredericksburg VA
Medical EmergencyA 91-year-old man fell at the hospital using a walker. He hit his head and had minor bleeding that is now controlled. He is on blood thinners and has atrial fibrillation. He is receiving medical care and is being transported to Mary Washington Hospital.
Audio|Source: Spotsylvania County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Mary Washington, Mary Washington.
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This is Spotsivanger Medic 7-2 calling in a year report.
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Here, Washington, ER.
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Go ahead.
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This is Foxvania Medics 7-2, calling in a hair report for a 91-year-old male chief complaint is injury from a fall.
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The patient was using his walker to get through a doorway when he ran into somebody else coming the opposite way from the door.
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He had a ground level fall, no loss of consciousness.
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He did hit his head.
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There was a little bit of bleeding.
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Bleeding is now controlled.
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The patient is on a blood thinner.
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He's on eloquist.
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Right now, his vitals are as follows.
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GCS has the 15A and 0 times 4.
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Heart rate of 140 showing atrial fibrillation on the monitor.
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He does have a history of atrial fibrillation.
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Also has a history of colon cancer and enlarged prostate, which is being treated for right now.
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So prostate, not the colon cancer.
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Showing at a rate of approximately 140.
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SPO2 on room air is 92%.
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Blood pressure is 149 over 91.
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Blood glucose level is 152.
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Breathing at a rate of approximately 18 and unlabored, clear in all fields.
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We do have an 18 gauge established, IV established 2 is right AC.
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We should be arriving at your location in approximately 10 minutes to require anything further at the time.
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Location mentioned:
Near Sam Perry Blvd, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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