Patient airlifted after fall with chest injuries, Bridgeport WV
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a person fell and suffered chest trauma and spinal fractures near Medical Park Drive in Bridgeport. The patient was airlifted to United Hospital Center and is receiving blood and oxygen during transport.
Audio|Heard on: Monongalia WV Hospital Group Calls
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Transcript:
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0-7-2-838. 69, 69 bail.
00:05
The patient fell from a standing position onto a trash pan.
00:08
He was taken to United Hospital Center (UHC), where CT scans were performed.
00:14
Showed it.
00:16
T2 and T9 fractures, there was a large hematoma on the right side.
00:22
Prior to chest tube placement, I thought a chest tube was placed.
00:27
After the chest tube was placed, he also became hypotensive, so blood was given.
00:32
Third, he is alert and oriented.
00:35
He is alert and oriented and GCS is 4-5-6.
00:38
He has pain in the back area and chest with a chest tube in place.
00:42
We have given 550 mcg of medication for that.
00:46
He has clear lungs bilaterally now and is being taken to another center.
00:49
His pelvis is unremarkable.
00:51
His extremities are also unremarkable.
00:54
He has two IVs in place.
00:56
The patient information has been given by the referring hospital.
01:03
His heart rate is 96.
01:05
Blood pressure is 147 over 81.
01:08
Oxygen saturation is 99%.
01:11
He is now on oxygen at six liters per minute.
01:15
That’s all we have and we’ll be there in about seven minutes.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Medical Park Dr, Bridgeport, WV 26330
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