Delivery truck driver injured after hitting tree near UVA Hospital, Charlottesville VA
Medical EmergencyA man in his 50s driving a delivery truck crashed into a tree near UVA Hospital. He has a moderate head injury and a deformed left ankle but is stable and responsive.
Audio|Source: UVA Helicopter Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Medcom, Texas hair, back on Bed-Nine Carter's, how do you copy?
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Pegas, mid-9, loud and clear.
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We're going to about 8-minute E.T.E.
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to UVA. Any incoming traffic we need to be aware of, and do you have a helipad available for us?
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East Telepad, no reported traffic in the area.
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You ready for a third year?
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Copy East Telepad, and we are ready for a third year for report.
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Stand by 1520.
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26.
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UVA, you can go ahead.
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UVA, this helicopter Pegas, 4-5-7 minutes on the rooftop.
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They kept a prompt at least 50-year-old male.
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He was the driver of a delivery truck that struck a tree.
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He was then, they checked it out the open door of the vehicle.
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He is currently has a GCS of 13.
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Breakdown would be 3,
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4, 6.
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He is able to follow.
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simple commands, wiggle toes.
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Other visible injuries include some deformity to the left ankle.
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Current vitals are heart rate 56, blood charges 129 over 87, he's then hit 100 on room air breathing, unlabored.
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His super, overall IV has received no medications from us.
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Anything further can tell you this time.
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Sounds good, fine safe.
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Location mentioned:
Near Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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