Elderly man evaluated after bathroom fall at VA hospital, Indianapolis IN
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 79-year-old man sustained a minor head impact after a controlled fall in a bathroom at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Indianapolis. He showed no signs of serious injury, loss of consciousness, or pain, and was evaluated and transported for precautionary medical assessment.
Audio|Heard on: Marion IN Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Medic 37, this is the V.A.
00:02
Go ahead with patient identifier.
00:06
Morning, VA.
00:07
First initial is going to be (name withheld).
00:12
Last four are (number withheld).
00:17
Medic 37, if this is a 79-year-old male, please go ahead with your report.
00:26
Affirmative.
00:27
He took a controlled fall this morning in the bathroom,
00:31
hit his head on the toilet.
00:32
I don't see any kind of contusion or swelling on his forehead.
00:35
No loss of consciousness.
00:39
No history of blood thinners.
00:42
Heart rate 62, blood pressure 181 over 67, satting 95 to 96% on room air.
00:49
No complaints at this time, just wants to go and get checked out after his fall.
00:52
If you require nothing further, we'll see him in 15 to 20.
00:57
Medic 37, is this patient in a C collar or should be in a C collar per protocol?
01:04
Patient denies head, neck, or back pain currently.
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Location mentioned:
Veterans Administration Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN 46202
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