Elderly man transported after home fall and head impact, Flint MI
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a 76-year-old man was transported to McLaren ER after tripping and falling at his home, hitting the back of his head. He had no major injuries or pain, and vital signs were stable. He has a history of diabetes and atrial fibrillation.
Audio|Heard on: Genesee MI Hospital Group Calls
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Good evening, ma'am.
00:01
This is Paramedicard.
00:02
Currently inbound to your facility with a 76-year-old male, chief complaint for the mechanical fall on blood centers.
00:09
A patient has a recently amputated big toe.
00:14
It caused him to trip and fall.
00:16
When he was in his home back, he had the occipital area of his head on the floor.
00:23
Not really too much of a hematoma, no laceration, no bleeding at this.
00:29
So he's coming in to be evaluated.
00:33
No pain anywhere, no other complaints at this time, neck, back, everything is all intact, no pain, no other signs or symptoms.
00:41
Current set of vitals for you, he's tacking at about 106.
00:45
He's an A-F, he's got a history of A-F.
00:48
Blood pressure was 150 over 71, 150 over 71, 150 over 71,000, 92's 95% of the room air.
00:55
He's breathing about 20 times per annes, non-laborate.
00:57
laterally. Here's a diabetic with a blood sugar at 275, 275.
01:02
If you don't require anything further, we should see you in about 5 to 7.
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Location mentioned:
S Ballenger Hwy, Flint, MI 48532
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