Elderly man found unresponsive after fall on Skyline Road, Bethlehem NC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, an 80-year-old man was found unresponsive on the floor near Skyline Road after a fall during the night. He has head injuries, abnormal breathing, and remains unresponsive.
Audio|Heard on: Alexander County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I have an 80-year-old male.
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He was found on the floor at approximately 7 o'clock this morning.
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We were dispatched at approximately 11.
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Unresponsive at that time.
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First upon the estate, they felt like he was posturing.
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He has been unresponsive with us the entire time.
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He has labored respirations.
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Pupils are blown bilaterally.
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He has a large hematoma over the right eye.
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He did fall last night.
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We're guessing approximately 9 o'clock.
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Last time he was seen was 3 o'clock.
00:29
Currently,
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blood pressure is 167 over 94, blood sugar 258.
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He is 98% on 3 liters oxygen.
00:36
End-tidal CO2 reading 25 with respirations varied between 15 and 20.
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Heart rate at 82.
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We have a line established in the left AC.
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Location mentioned:
Skyline Road Ext, Bethlehem, NC 28601
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