Trauma patient with spinal fractures arrives at Iowa hospital, Iowa City IA
Medical EmergencyA medical helicopter transports a trauma patient with multiple spinal fractures to the University of Iowa Hospital after falling down an embankment.
Audio|Source: Johnson County Fire/EMS
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Johnson County Ambulance. Zone 3-1. Respond to psychiatric emergency. At 4716, Darby Avenue Southwest. Colonna. Cross streets are 470th Street Southwest and 480th Street Southwest. J-GOM 25. Pitcher Fusal, Times 2. We're back in service. Copy? 33. 33.
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Heavy? University of Iowa, inbound, Medforce 1, patient report. University of Iowa, go ahead. University of Iowa is midforce 1, patient report.
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Jaycom 419's Baggestation. Back of Station.
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29 is available. Penny? With a T3 to T10 fracture, roll down of 12 to 15 foot embankment. Additionally, he has an L1 and L2 fracture. He is in a C collar. He is not on a spine board at this time, but is secured to our cops. A patient has no known drug allergies.
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Prior to arrival, he was administered a total 20 milligrams of morphine, 4 milligrams of Zopran, and 1 Norco 5-325. A second IV attempt was unsuccessful. He does have an 18-gauge. It is right to antacubital. Patient is approximately 130 kilograms, 6 foot 2. He is onward of air. He is alert and oriented. GCS of 15. Current advice.
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130 over 8. Heart rate 68 68, sinus rhythm on the monitor, 18 to 22 respiration, 92 to 93% on room air. Patient's glucose is 114. Do you have any further questions? How far out are you? D.A. Are you cut out? 10 minutes, D.A. No questions.
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Iowa City, IA 52242
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