Elderly man with dementia treated after fall at care facility, Somerset County PA
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Medical EmergencyAccording to the dispatch call, a 92-year-old man with dementia fell at a care facility, hitting his head. He has a head laceration and a prior shoulder dislocation. Bleeding is controlled and he is stable.
Audio|Heard on: Somerset County Fire and EMS - Digital
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In route, 92-year-old male patient from care facility, patient is a BNR, suffered a fall from a standing position,
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striking his face and head on the wooden floor.
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No loss of consciousness per the RNs on scene.
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He has dementia and may report he is acting normally and is not on any blood thinners.
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Laceration on his head,
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also on his forehead, bleeding is controlled.
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He also has a prior left shoulder dislocation, arm in a sling.
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He was lying on that side when we arrived.
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They had opted for no surgery for that prior injury.
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Heart rate 88, oxygen saturation 96% on room air with respiratory rate 20, blood pressure 136 over 89.
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Just resting comfortably, we'll reassess in 7 to 8 minutes.
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Lakeview Rd, Jefferson Township, PA 15501
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