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Emergency Incidents
Person transported to hospital for medical emergency
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a medical emergency patient being transported by Medic 492 to Grossmont. Dispatch notes a negative DUI, though a later unclear mention of DUI is noted.
Young child with fever at La Mesa center refuses transport
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews consulted about a young child with a fever. Ambulance transport to a hospital was offered, but the parents declined further treatment or transport, and the child appeared well with largely normal vital signs.
Elderly woman with rapid atrial fibrillation and chest pain
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for an elderly woman with dark vomiting, rapid atrial fibrillation, weakness, and later chest pain. The crew planned to establish an IV and give aspirin and nitroglycerin before transporting her to a hospital.
Patient with allergic reaction after first-time medication use
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 4 is transporting a patient to a hospital near Grossmont Center Drive after a possible allergic reaction to medication, with symptoms including hives, itching, and mild lip swelling. The patient’s family gave Benadryl, and vital signs appear normal.
59-year-old man transported for knee pain
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews report a medical handoff for a 59-year-old man with knee pain near the 5500 block of Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa. His vital signs are reported stable, and the transport is expected to arrive in about five minutes.
Patient transported to Sharp Grossmont under red tag
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews report transporting a possible critical patient to a hospital near Grossmont Center Drive, with code 20 confirmation.
Patient transported to hospital with oxygen support
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 18 reported transporting a possible red-tag patient to a hospital near Grossmont Center Drive, with oxygen cannula and code 20 discussed during the trip.
77-year-old woman falls and injures mouth with walker
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, medical crews reported a 77-year-old woman at a dependent living facility who fell while using a walker and suffered a laceration to her lip and mouth. She was alert and requested transport to a hospital in Grossmont.
73-year-old woman with abdominal pain and nausea
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are transporting a 73-year-old woman from a private residence to a hospital for lower abdominal pain and nausea. Her vital signs are reported as stable during the transport.
79-year-old female shows stroke symptoms at home
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible stroke involving a 79-year-old woman at an apartment near Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa. She was reported to have weakness, be leaning to the right, and have difficulty lifting her left leg after friends found her abnormal following a normal evening the previous day. Medical crews discussed whether to activate a stroke code and transport to a nearby hospital.
Traffic collision at La Mesa gas station
Traffic
70th St, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible traffic incident at a gas station on 70th Street in La Mesa, with one patient triaged as Delta.
Traffic collision at 70th Street gas station
Traffic
70th St, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible traffic accident at a gas station near 70th Street and Alvarado Road in La Mesa. Engine 10 is assigned to respond.
Traffic crash near Shell gas station on 70th Street
Traffic
70th St, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible traffic accident near a gas station on 70th Street, with cross streets including Saranac Street and Alvarado Road.
Traffic injury at Shell gas station on 70th Street
Traffic
70th St, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible traffic crash with injuries at a gas station near 70th Street in La Mesa. San Diego Engine 10 and Samaritan 255 were dispatched to the scene.
74-year-old male bleeds after pulling Foley catheter
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel report a 74-year-old man with bleeding in a Foley catheter after he reportedly pulled on it following a recent hospital discharge. Family members restrained him and police were activated. He is now calm with stable vital signs and is being transported for evaluation.
Person with fever and chills advised to visit ER
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a person with fever, chills, and feeling faint was advised to go to an emergency room for evaluation near Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa.
Person reported ill near Murray Drive, La Mesa
Medical Emergency
Murray Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at an assisted living facility on Murray Drive in La Mesa, with responders assigned on a designated radio channel.
60-year-old man with general weakness in La Mesa
Medical Emergency
Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reports a mild medical call for a 60-year-old man with general weakness, with an estimated arrival time of 12 minutes to a hospital near Grossmont Center Drive in La Mesa.
Motorcyclist injured after crash into wall barrier
Traffic
Sharp Hospital, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews report a possible major trauma involving a 34-year-old man ejected from a motorcycle near Sharp Hospital in La Mesa. He reportedly struck a wall or barrier at speed, causing an open fracture to his right leg and abrasions up to his abdomen. He is alert, breathing effectively, and being transported with pain medication and a leg splint.
91-year-old woman transported for low potassium check
Medical Emergency
Sharp Hospital, La Mesa, CA 91942
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews report a 91-year-old woman being taken to Sharp Hospital after her doctor reported low potassium levels from a blood test. She has no current medical complaint, normal vital signs, and no treatment has been given, with an estimated 15-minute arrival.
