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Emergency Incidents
58-year-old male falls at Grossmont Center
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fall involving a 58-year-old man near a shopping center on Grossmont Center Drive, with references to nearby El Prado and The Grove locations.
90-year-old female with weakness and lethargy at La Mesa
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a private establishment for a 90-year-old woman with generalized weakness and increased lethargy. Her daughter reported that she had missed her morning medication and had become more tired than usual. The patient was evaluated and found negative on the stroke scale, with stable vital signs reported.
69-year-old man with severe right flank pain and nausea
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a medical call for a 69-year-old man with severe right flank pain and nausea, with a history of kidney stones, and transported him to a medical facility.
Man with lower back pain transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Sharp Hospital, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, air Care BLS Unit 414 is transporting a 43-year-old man from a skilled nursing facility to Sharp Hospital for reported lower back pain, with an estimated arrival in about 10 minutes.
Freeway crash on westbound I-8 at 7th Drive
Traffic
Murray Dr & Severin Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible freeway traffic incident on westbound I-8 near 7th Drive in La Mesa, with fire, medical, and highway patrol units responding.
Man with hallucinations and schizophrenia near La Mesa
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, a BLS ambulance crew reported transporting an adult male from the Grossmont Center area in La Mesa for evaluation after reported visual and auditory hallucinations. The patient reportedly denied suicidal thoughts and pain, and was described as alert with stable vital signs during transport.
33-year-old man treated for low blood sugar
Medical Emergency
Sharp Hospital, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel report a possible medical emergency involving a 33-year-old man with low blood sugar and weakness while walking in Santee. He was transported to Sharp Hospital, where his vital signs were stable and he was monitored without additional treatment.
78-year-old man with worsening weakness and fever
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews reported a possible medical emergency involving a 78-year-old man with worsening weakness, cough, fever, and chills. The patient was treated with fluids and transported with an estimated 20- to 50-minute arrival time.
69-year-old woman with ear infection and swelling
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel report they are transporting a 69-year-old woman from a healthcare clinic to Grossmont for a right ear infection and swelling, with stable vital signs and an estimated arrival in about 12 minutes.
Medical assist sent then canceled near South Center Road
Medical Emergency
Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible medical issue near South Center Road in La Mesa, but the medic unit was later canceled with no patient contact reported.
84-year-old woman with severe back pain transported
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews transported an 84-year-old woman with severe non-radiating back pain after a flare-up of a previously operated disc. She had normal vital signs, and two attempts to start an IV for pain medication were unsuccessful, so she chose to wait until reaching the hospital for further treatment.
95-year-old woman showing signs of stroke at home
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews reported a possible stroke involving a 95-year-old woman at a home near Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa. She had slurred speech and right facial droop after being moved in a medical transport gurney and was being taken to a hospital with an estimated arrival of about five to six minutes.
Patient with back and ear pain from possible infection
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medic unit reports transporting a patient with back and ear pain, possibly from an infection, with normal vital signs to a medical facility.
89-year-old male with generalized weakness from nursing facility
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reported transporting an adult patient from a skilled nursing facility near Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa for generalized weakness. The patient was alert and oriented, had a negative stroke scale, and was monitored during transport after refusing IV access.
Man with right jaw pain from possible dental infection
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, medics are transporting a 53-year-old man from a motel to a hospital for ongoing right jaw pain and a possible dental infection. His vital signs are stable and he has been given an ice pack for pain relief.
Vehicle fire in La Mesa library parking lot
Fire
Allison Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a reported vehicle fire in the parking lot of the La Mesa Library near Allison Avenue and El Capitan.
74-year-old man with persistent hiccups and abdominal pain
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel are transporting a 74-year-old man from a skilled nursing facility to a hospital for persistent hiccups, abdominal pain, nausea, poor food intake, and reported difficulty breathing during episodes.
Woman evaluated for alcohol use after drinking
Substance Use
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews are transporting a 58-year-old woman to a hospital near Grossmont Center Drive after she reportedly drank too much at a restaurant and requested an evaluation. Her blood glucose is reported as 108 and other vital signs are within normal limits, with no further treatment needed at this time.
Man with bruising and weakness refuses EMS care after dialysis
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reported to a hospital about a 53-year-old man who refused medical care after dialysis. He reported general weakness and bruising under his left chest and abdomen, was alert and oriented, and planned to monitor himself, attend dialysis, and see a doctor.
68-year-old woman with blood in urine after kidney stone
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a private residence for a 68-year-old woman with blood in her urine after a recent hospital visit for a kidney stone. She was found standing outside, her vital signs were stable, and she was transported by an AMR BLS unit.
