Man evaluated for knee pain after ground-level fall, La Mesa CA
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a 40-year-old man called 911 for evaluation of right knee pain after a ground-level fall the previous night. He is fully alert and able to walk, with no major injuries noted. He has some baseline nerve sensations and admits to recent alcohol use but is not intoxicated. An ice pack was applied, and he was transported to hospital for further evaluation.
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Transcript:
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Medic 81 responded to a street, found a 40-year-old male fully alert, oriented and fully ambulatory.
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Chief complaint is right knee pain after a mechanical fall.
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The patient sustained this fall last night.
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Described as a ground-level fall.
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The patient has full recall of the event and denies any loss of consciousness or blood thinners.
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He activated 911 for himself to get it evaluated.
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He reports continuing pain and some pins and needles in the area.
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Head, neck, and back are negative for trauma and deny any pain.
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Patient says he has some baseline paresthesias,
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so no new actual deficits of paresthesia are reported.
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No major outward trauma noted, only a small bump on the right knee, but full range of motion.
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He can bear some weight and shows no signs of fracture.
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No crepitus or signs of fractures are present.
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Patient admits to alcoholism and relapse.
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Last drink was this morning, but he is not intoxicated now.
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He is calm, cooperative, and answers questions appropriately.
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Vitals show sinus rhythm at a rate of 85.
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Blood pressure is 126 over 86, saturation 95% on room air.
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Respiration is 18, full and effective.
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Working on getting a capillary blood sugar now.
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Ice pack applied to the right knee for comfort measures.
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No further treatment or complications anticipated.
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Estimated time of arrival to facility is about 15 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
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