Man injured by axe while splitting wood, Culpeper VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 68-year-old man was injured by an axe that penetrated his right foot causing a 5-inch deep cut while he was splitting wood. Bleeding was controlled and he was transported to Culpeper Regional Hospital.
Audio|Heard on: Culpeper VA Hospital Group Calls
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00:34
Transcript:
00:00
We're en route to your facility with a 68-year-old male who was splitting wood with an axe.
00:05
The axe missed the wood and then penetrated the patient's right foot.
00:09
He had approximately a 5-inch long laceration, about an inch or so deep.
00:14
Bleeding is controlled at this time.
00:17
Vital signs are as follows, 129 over 79.
00:21
Heart rate 61, O2 sats 98 on room air, respirations were 18.
00:25
We have about a 10 to 11-minute ETA to your facility.
00:29
Do you pardon any further? The patient also still has the PMS in his right foot.
00:33
I'll have four copies.
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Location mentioned:
Sunset Ln, Culpeper, VA 22701
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