Man injured after tractor rolls over pelvis causing fractures, Iowa City IA
Medical EmergencyA 48-year-old man was injured when his tractor rolled over his pelvis, causing leg fractures. He is being transported by helicopter to University of Iowa Hospital for treatment.
Audio|Source: Johnson County Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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University of Iowa Hospital for Pelicomper MU4 with Head-Mount patient report.
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University online, go ahead.
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Good afternoon, University of Iowa Hospital.
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This is helicopter at Bufour.
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We are currently 15-15-1-5-minute ETE in route to your facility with a 48-year-old male.
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(Name withheld) was working on his tractor, the tractor jumped in gear.
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It rolled over his pelvis area from right to left.
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He has obvious deformity of the right femur,
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possible deformity of left ankle.
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He complains of pain in both areas.
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The pelvis was stable.
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Our fasting exam was negative.
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He has a GCS of 15.
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Again, we'll be there in approximately 15 minutes.
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Current hardest...
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Dick, on quite horizontal.
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Sinus rhythm at 70 beats per minute.
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Blood pressure 182, over 92.
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Keep breathing about 18 times a minute with an SPO2 of 96% on 2 liters via nasal cannula.
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You require any further at this time?
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Nothing further.
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We'll see about FEMA. It's coming to the Air University, clear.
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Iowa City, IA 52242
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