Medical emergency involving a fall in Morgantown, Morgantown WV
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As discussed during the dispatch call, a 69-year-old male may have suffered multiple spinal fractures and a chest injury after falling down a hill in Morgantown. He is receiving medical treatment and monitoring. Details are based on initial reports and may involve serious trauma.
Audio|Heard on: Monongalia WV Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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You're going to WVU ED for a 69-year-old male P1 trauma.
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He fell down the hill today on the pavement, he's got a T9 fracture,
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compression fracture of T2 and compression fractures of T6–T8.
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He also has a hemothorax.
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He has blood running at this time, chest tube.
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and cardiac monitor.
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Current heart rate is 91.
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Blood pressure of 1-28 over 8-6 respirations are 2-1.
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He's setting at 100%.
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He is not intubated at this time.
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That's all I have right now for report.
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Unless you require anything further.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Morgantown, WV 26506
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