Ambulance Crew Treats Elderly Woman's Open Ankle Fracture

Emergency Response to Enid's Fall

• 🚑 Astrid and Lydia, ambulance crewmates, were dispatched to an 85-year-old female named Enid who had suffered an open ankle fracture after falling down the stairs.
• 💔 Enid was found on the floor in extreme pain, with her ankle bone exposed, and expressed that she had never needed an ambulance before.
• 🤝 Concerned neighbors were present, and Enid managed to crawl to call her neighbor for assistance.

Pain Management and Initial Treatment

• 💨 Gas and air (nitrous oxide) was administered to Enid to help manage her pain, described as a form of pain relief used during labor.
• 💉 A needle was inserted to provide stronger pain relief through an IV drip, as Enid was experiencing 10 out of 10 pain.
• 🩹 The crew confirmed they would manipulate Enid's ankle back into the correct position and prepare her for transport.

Advanced Care and Transport

• 👨‍⚕️ Advanced paramedic Mark arrived on the scene to provide stronger pain relief and assist with the treatment.
• 🦴 The crew successfully administered counter-traction on the knee and performed a maneuver to manipulate Enid's ankle back into place.
• ✅ Enid reported a significant reduction in pain, from 12 out of 10 to half, after the intervention.
• 🏥 Enid was then transported to the closest major-trauma hospital for further care.

Community Support and Neighborly Care

• 🏘️ Enid's neighbors, particularly John, were actively involved in her care and support after the fall.
• ❤️ The video highlights the importance of a strong community support network for individuals, especially when facing medical emergencies.