Elderly man with head laceration transported after fall, Norfolk VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an 80-year-old man fell and received a two-inch cut on the back of his head. He did not lose consciousness or have other major symptoms. Emergency medical staff transported him to Norfolk General Hospital for stitches. He is not taking blood thinners and his vital signs are stable.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is Norfolk Medic 6 en route to you with an 80-year-old male, heart patient.
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Chief complaint is going to be a fall.
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Patient has a two-inch laceration on the back of the head.
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No neck or back pain, no loss of consciousness.
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Patient is not on blood thinners.
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The nursing facility is requesting him for stitches.
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Patient is currently at eight on counts four.
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Vitals are as follows.
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Blood pressure 130 over 80, heart rate 79,
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78 excuse me.
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SpO2 is 96 over a mL, ETA is about 3 min .
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Location mentioned:
Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23507
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