Elderly male with head injury after fall on blood thinner, Zanesville OH
Medical EmergencyMedical transport arriving with a 77-year-old male who fell and struck his head. He takes warfarin and may have lost consciousness. He has an abrasion on his left forehead and complains of headache. Vitals are stable, and no neurologic deficits are noted. The patient is alert and oriented.
Audio|Source: Muskingum County Sheriff, Fire and EMS - MARCS
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Genesis, E.D.
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from Malta McConnellsville, Medic.
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Adult Trauma Alert Trauma Alert.
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10-minute ETA
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Don't know when I was going to say.
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1122, 2013 Cadillac, Fordor at near 2026 under cell.
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We're inbound your facility with a 77-year-old male patient.
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Patient,
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sort of fall.
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At approximately 1215,
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and it was down for 20 minutes, found by EMS lying prone.
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Patient did strike his head and does take warfarin.
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Patient reports possible LOC,
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does have an abrasion on the left forehead,
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and just complaining of a headache.
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No neurologic deficits noted.
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Current vitals are as follows, got a blood pressure of 102 over 51, 102 over 51,
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heart rate of 65,
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showing continuous pacing on the monitor,
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setting at 92% on room air.
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Respers are 18,
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non-labored at this time.
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Patient is alert and oriented times 4, GCS of 15.
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Nothing further. We'll see you in approximately eight minutes.
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Tough clear. You go to Trauma Bay 3 upon your arrival.
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This is Stannabyte 1331.
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Time 9Matic 3 copies. Trauma Bay 3 upon arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Near Maple Ave, Zanesville, OH 43701
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