Man with accidental gunshot wound to face needs surgery, Morgantown WV
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WeaponsAs discussed during the dispatch call, a 66-year-old man suffered an accidental gunshot wound to the face and has shotgun pellets in his brain. He is stable and is being taken to Ruby Hospital for emergency surgery.
Audio|Heard on: Kanawha WV Hospital Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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You guys are going to ask you, your patient is going to be a 66-year-old male with an accidental gunshot wound to the face.
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He has a shotgun pellet or two in his brain and is requiring an emergency surgery to Ruby.
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Currently,
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he is not on the vent.
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His GCS is 15,
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and he has saline hanging only.
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His current vitals are 140.
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44 over 87, that's a respiratory rate of 20, heart rate 74, and sinus on the monitor.
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He's 97% on room air with a temp of 36, ma'am.
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That's received.
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We're going to an emergency department at Ruby.
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That was the last information I was given,
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and I will double check.
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Receive, thank you.
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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:
Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506
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