Air medical unit assists with critical patient transfer, Galax VA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an air medical unit was dispatched to assist with the transfer of a critically ill patient at Twin County Hospital who was experiencing respiratory failure and could not be intubated. The patient had an airway device in place and remained in unstable condition during transport preparations.
Audio|Heard on: Carilion Clinic Life-Gurad Helicopters
Listen to dispatch call
00:36
Transcript:
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You guys are going to Twin County ED and coming back to Roanoke Memorial ED.
00:04
You'll be picking up a (age withheld) female.
00:06
She is in respiratory failure.
00:08
They are unable to intubate her.
00:10
She currently has an airway device in place and it's connected to the ventilator with maximum oxygen support.
00:16
She's still showing low oxygen levels and receiving medication support.
00:22
Sounds good.
00:23
Did they give you a reason for inability to intubate?
00:28
They said that they had a hard time because she has contractures and they tried for an hour and a half to intubate her.
00:35
That's unfavorable.
00:36
Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Hospital Dr, Galax, VA 24333
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