EMS transports elderly patient as medical helicopter grounded, Rumford ME
Medical EmergencyAn emergency medical crew transported a 70-year-old patient to Rumford Hospital by ground after the medical helicopter was grounded due to weather conditions. The crew continued transport without air support.
Audio|Source: Sebago Lakes Region and Oxford County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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sure, this is Medicare (number withheld).
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(number withheld),
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go ahead.
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(number withheld) has rocked with our patients.
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We are requesting lifelike to meet us at Rumford Hospital, please.
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Copy, requesting my flight to meet you at the hospital at 1112.
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Oxygen is approximately 60 kilos and 70 years old.
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We are probably a 5 to 7 minute ETA.
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Copy.
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Oxford to five-step.
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(number withheld). Be advised,
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number (number withheld).
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Copy. Be advised, life flight is not flying due to the weather and their ground crews tied up at this time.
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They will keep us informed.
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Copy, thank you.
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We'll be heading to Rupert Hospital momentarily.
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Location mentioned:
Near Franklin St, Rumford, ME 04276
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