High speed crash into tractor causes serious trauma, Johnstown PA
TrafficA restrained driver crashed at high speed into the back of a tractor and suffered severe injuries including a skull fracture, bleeding, and neck marks from the seatbelt. The patient is intubated and being transported to the hospital as a level one trauma case for urgent care.
Audio|Source: Somerset County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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Yes, this is LifeNet 8-1 bringing you a level one trauma, MVC,
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restrained driver, high speed into the back of a tractor.
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Obvious ventibular fracture bleeding from the skull.
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He's got a ligature mark to the neck from the seatbelt, and he's got a pretty big laceration of the left.
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Now, sir, currently patients intubated.
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We're keeping it predated, keeping them paralyzed, vital signs of blood pressure, 153 over 100.
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Pulse rate is 72 regular sinus rhythm, respiratory rates being assisted at 20 breaths per minute, with a stat of 98%.
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We'll be there in about eight minutes.
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Location mentioned:
Near Franklin St E-Building, 1st Floor, Johnstown, PA 15905
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