Elderly woman transported for hip injury after fall, Murrells Inlet SC
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a 74-year-old woman fell while walking down steps and injured her left hip. She was alert with no head, neck, or back pain. Vital signs were stable. She received pain medication and was transported to a medical facility near US-17 in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
Audio|Heard on: Georgetown County Public Saftey
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Transcript:
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Waccamaw, Waccamaw, Midway Medic 825.
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On 825 is Waukma.
00:11
Welcome up.
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This is Midway Medic 825.
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Currently, we're en route to your facility with a 74-year-old female.
00:18
The patient has left hip pain from a mechanical fall.
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The patient was walking down a few steps when she tripped on the last step and landed on her left hip.
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Her hip is noted to be shortened and rotated with contraction noted in her thigh muscle.
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She is alert and oriented.
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She did not hit her head.
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She did not complain of any head, neck, or back pain.
00:43
The four lead shows normal sinus rhythm,
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heart rate of 75 on the monitor.
00:48
SpO2 is 99% on room air.
00:50
Last blood pressure is 173 over 79.
00:53
Again, that is 173 over 79.
00:55
Respirations are currently 18, non-labored, and tidal volume is 380.
00:58
They have given 4 milligrams of zofran and 100 micrograms of fentanyl at this time.
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If nothing further, we'll be at your facility in approximately 7 to 10 minutes.
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Location mentioned:
US-17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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