Elderly man faints and hits head in Fairmont, Fairmont WV
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, an 81-year-old man in Fairmont fainted and fell, hitting the back of his head. He has a small controlled bleeding on his head. He is currently alert, stable, and being transported to Fairmont Medical Center for treatment.
Audio|Heard on: Marion WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Marion 28, Fairmont.
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And... inbound your facility, about five minutes having an...
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81-year-old male, chief complaint of syncope.
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It happened about 20 minutes ago.
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He did fall from standing, struck the back of his head.
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He just had a small hematoma,
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bleeding is controlled.
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He has no allergies.
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He is on eloquist.
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Stated that he had vomiting last night along with diarrhea this morning.
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He's had no reported fevers.
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Right now we have a heart rate 94, blood pressure of 132 over 52, 94 in room air, respirations 14.
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Glucose is 157.
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Is alert and oriented right now, not complaining of any dizziness, nausea, or confusion.
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We'll get more of that side.
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Okay. Okay.
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Fairmont, WV 26554
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