Elderly man injured in fall near Gresham Dr, Norfolk VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel responded to a possible injury near Gresham Dr in Norfolk. A 93-year-old man apparently fell while crossing the street, sustaining a facial injury and showing mild confusion. He was treated for low blood sugar and transported to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital for further evaluation.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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This is Norfolk Medic Seven en route to your facility with a ninety-three year old male who fell crossing the street.
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Witnesses said they saw him fall from a standing position.
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He hit his face and has some bleeding from his nose.
00:19
Unknown if he lost consciousness.
00:23
He is alert, but seems a little confused.
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He denies neck and back pain.
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The only known medical history is hypertension.
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He does not take any blood thinners.
00:34
We have placed a C-collar.
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Heart rate seventy-six, blood pressure one-forty over ninety, respiratory rate sixteen.
00:41
Lung sounds are clear.
00:43
Initial blood sugar was sixty-one.
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Gave oral glucose.
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Repeat blood sugar was eighty-five.
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He is able to answer most questions and follow commands.
00:53
C-collar is in place and he is resting comfortably.
00:55
ETA is about five to seven minutes.
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Any questions or orders?
00:59
No questions.
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We'll see you in the trauma bay on arrival.
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Location mentioned:
Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA 23507
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