Man suffers leg fracture after 15-foot fall, Charlottesville VA
Medical EmergencyA 23-year-old man fell 15 feet and fractured his right leg. He is conscious, stable, and has no life-threatening injuries. He is being transported to UVA Hospital for treatment.
Audio|Source: UVA Helicopter Dispatch
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Good afternoon, show and seven minutes out from the rooftop 07 with Buckingham County scene. We've got a 23-year-old male, 2-3-year-old male.
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So 15 feet from a street stand this morning.
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Only injury that we've been able to find in his right lower extremity, he's got a fracture that's been splinter. He's got the pulses movement sensation in the foot.
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EMS stated that it was not open and it is bandaged aggressively.
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We've got an 18 gauge. He's got 50th and all, so pain control is starting. in Tylenol at this time. Vital side, start rate 63, blood pressure 139 over 95.
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Respiratory rate at 12, starting 94% on room air.
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Again, we'll be 7 minutes to department any questions for us?
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UVA Hospital, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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