Elderly driver injured in two-vehicle collision in Baker, Baker WV
TrafficAn elderly man was injured in a two-vehicle side-swipe collision on Country Creek Road in Baker, West Virginia. He had arm pain, bruising from the seatbelt, and minor leg injuries. He was stable and transported to Grant Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Audio|Source: Hardy County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Certum number 07, C2213, destination is going to Grand Memorial Hospital with 5 to 7.7 minute ATA.
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I have on board an 85 year old male.
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Chief complaint, he is the restrained driver of a two-vehicle collision, Vehicle 1.
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Sweet positive airbag deployment, no passenger requirement.
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It is a side-swipe type impact.
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Approximately 45 miles an hour, he side-swiped a truck with a trailer.
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The physical exam shows he has left arm pain, limited mobility.
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We have a sling currently.
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He has some left upper quadrant abdominal palpation.
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He has tenderness and bruising, which appears to be from the seatbelt.
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As well as some left lower leg tenderness and bruising on the shin area.
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The rest of the physical exam is unremarkable, pupils are equal.
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Lungs are equal,
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bilaterally, clear.
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Control this is stable.
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He has a history of stroke a few years ago with no impairments.
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Current vitals are as follows.
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Blood pressure is 152 over 78, heart rate of 68, respiration 17.
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He is currently sat in 98 in a room air, glucose of 149.
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He was alert and oriented times four with a GCS of 15.
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Again, we are about seven minutes out from Grand.
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They have been notified.
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Location mentioned:
Country Creek Rd, Baker, WV 26801
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